I read all of this thread, and all I can say is WOW. Someone close enough to replicarracer needs to swing by his shop and see if he will come back.
Seems to me a whole lot of great information went away with this guy. That’s a big shame.
And shame on the fool who was screwing with him, especially since it seems he wasnt an engine builder or a machinist.
Sometimes you can get out of your lane and think you are capable of carrying on a discussion with someone who far above your pay grade.
Again, what a shame.