[Jeramy]

not much to update here. talked to a local machine shop which said they could repair my block but would give me no estimate on cost other than to say engine would need a complete "work over" meaning, cleaning, align hone mains, hone cylinders, machine the damaged cam bearing bore and then "build" me a custom cam bearing to fit. I can buy a ready to go block for 400 (summit 299 plus freight is 409 total). have had the money a couple of times and ended up spending it on family must haves. did reread through a couple of swap threads to help keep me motivated.