Well, just talked to the machine shop. The hanging chads are in and the votes are counted:

Machinist puts the blame squarely on the HEI.

Says I need to run the stock dist with a petronix conversion and a Moroso SBC hardened washer between pump and dist gear. He's checking the bearings now and gonna try to round up all the parts I need.

hmmmmm... eek

Now if THIS build tears up, this car is getting either a 400 long-rod motor or a new owner. :rolleyes:

Preaching the Hot Rod Gospel according to the 4-stroke apostles:

Suck, Squish, Fire and Fumes