Reminds me of me at 13 with my first slant six. I fixed it until it was worse. then someone took some time to help teach me. These days that is available through youtube. Lord knows the car culture has gone to ****. Many are too busy worrying about feeling like their stuff is superior to help a dumb kid who is going to break more than he fixes until he gets some skills and coordination.
Oh and since when do hot rodders care about legality.