Guys, Just a quick note, I have the engine completely reassembled and sitting back in the airframe. The welding of the block went well and the aluminum seems to be very good quality and welded very cleanly. I had the case halves bolted together during welding to maintain shape. I remade a couple brackets and installed WW's deep oil pan that has been laying around for 2 years now. I should have installation done in the morning and test run after work and if that is fine maybe even a flight tomorrow. Right now all is looking good for early Thursday departure to the Gathering Joe Horton, Coopersburg, Pa. joe.kr2s.buil...@juno.com