just a quick update.......first of all the keg was replaced...twice already. Since I had the head off I went ahead and sent it to the machine shop. Since the head was off I might as well yank the engine out and clean things up a bit. Since the engine is out I might as well go ahead and go with a stroker 3.1. Yeah might as well. I hear they are a hoot to drive and sound awesome. And something about I'll like the torque. Short block is done. Waiting on new valve seals for the head. Just rebuilt the Weber 40s. Got an Isky 480 grind cam. Overhauled the tranny. Can't wait to rip up some asphalt. Thanks for the tips and cheers!

What a lucky guy to have a friend like you.