[chuck smith]

Russ, off set dowels were designed for use when using a hydroformed bell( SFI Lakewood for example) these are not machined and variances occur regularly. I agree a cast or machined part should fit perfectly,unfortunatly humans are making these parts and mistakes happen whether we like it or not. A wise man checks everything and makes adjustments where needed and refuses to use a vendor that does not do the same. Given NZ's lack of international presence in the automotive field (do you even produce a car for national consumption?) , it must be easy to say you would build them right in the first place, considering you do not build them to begin with. cheers. chuck