do you have any idea just how many veteran machinist are on this website and have responded to your questions only to have you respond thay dont know or should be more open minded???? any idea how many veteran engine builders on here??? its great to see your enthusiasm and try to think outside the box but machine work is very very exacting and highly skilled work! and short cuts that work are bout non insistent! this stuff cost to much to start with, cost alot more to redo the 2nd time! like she said, slow down, take your time, and do it right!