Well just got an email from the machine shop. Says the block is usable as it sits as long as we change out the cam bearings. So that's 2 shops saying its usable. Guy said he'd change out the bearings for 35 bucks plus the cost of the bearings. Also stated that if we kept the deck height as is, my CR would be about 9.5:1 with the pistons used. about a full point below my intended goal. So that's good news