[Doc Watson]

I have ordered some wire mesh (uncut) and will see what its like to cut and form, should arrive next week some time. Also Post #9 shows the gaskets that came with the phenolic spacers, they are about 1/8 thick about 2 mm oversize around the edges. I've ordered some 0.8mm gasket paper and might replace them with the paper.

Still awaiting news on the small block - last reports are that internals have been balanced and assembly was about to take place. Its a 1966 289 block which has been rebored 30 thou. Original crank (took 1/10 thou off the mains to clean them up), forged h beam rods and forged pistons.

Also got the original cast iron heads which have had bronze inserts for the lifters (roller lifters will be used) and stainless steel inserts for the exhaust valves.

Not to much progress this week as I've had to cover for a sick work collegue.... damn work always getting in the way....... hoping to cut the final holes in the cold air box plate this weekend though.

Andy