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Rob, Cash is good, but I haven't given up! Tom

Hi JM, yes, I still have 2002 as well as ERA 409. My wife wouldn't let me sell the "beast". Please give me a heads up on when you'll be visiting Kenny's. Maybe i'see well enough to drive the GT 40 down to the shop. Tom

Like I said, I have an eye problem. My ERA is also a Mk !, built in 1992. So I do have an eye problem, but i don't worry about dirty glasses!

Rob, I purchased a used ERA Mk II about five years ago , a fantastic car . . . after I got it sorted out rebuilt ZF, installed stiffer valve springs on the 302, Avon tires and more. Assistance from the guys at ERA was great. With that said, I lost my eyesight in Feb., but it's gradually coming...

Here's the recommended Accusump plumbing shown on page 119 of Small-Block Ford Racing Engines.

Use one or the other, but not both as that would introduce redudantcy.

I shot this photo when Bruce came into the paddock following practice at Mid Ohio during the Bruce and Denny Show weekend.

This brings back memories of spinning through the lights at 210 at the Salt Flats. Fortunately for me, the car stayed on all four. Unlike this track, we had a lot of runoff room.

TOM You're correct about sloppy assembly. That's why I show and detail ckecking clearances more than once coupled with any needed machining operations such as valve-to-piston clearances, bearing clearance, ring fit and on and on. Got to do that cam-timing check, too. I then show doing a...

Hi Julian: My guess is that Amazon would be your best bet to find the book. I don't sell even my books, but have to buy them! Try this: Amazon.com: build small block ford racing engines: Books

Hi Julian: This one is on building small-block race engines only. Here's the discussion: http://www.gt40s.com/forum/gt40-tech-engines-induction-exhaust/31672-fresh-off-presses-small-block-engine-book.html

Doug: I imagine the wait can be unnerving, but don't give up. And from what I've learned, matches are easier that they were due to newer anti-rejection medications. Tom

Cliff and Brian: Thanks for your responses. With such interest in helping John, something should happen before long. That's my prayer, anyway. Tom

Ron: Thanks for the response and information. One detail I forgot to mention is that the donor can't be older than 60, which disqualifies me. I guess that's a good news/bad news situation. Tom