** Update on the rebuild of the 261 ** Had the motor rebuilt by "Allard Machine Shop" in Ennis Texas. Only took a week from drop off to back in my shop. Have not fired it off yet but all looks well. The shop came highly recommended & according to the shop owner they have been in business for over 90 years. Surely that means something. Family owned and operated for such a period of time. Time will tell on the quality of the rebuild. I fully expect it to be a well built 261 & remain in my 1953 fully restored Suburban for years & years.