[Gregski]

So the plan is to put the engine back together on Saturday (that's 4 days from now), the original plan for March Madness was to have the engine back in the truck by then ie all in one month, but then I had my set back(s) with the Vortec heads, so I'm sure you'll forgive me for falling behind

so here's what's left to do in the crunch time

0. chase / tap all the bolt holes in the block

1. paint engine block

2. paint timing cover

3. paint valve covers

4. paint or clear coat the new(er) Vortec intake manifold

5. assembly the new(er) Vortec heads

6. gather up all the odd ball this and thats (expansion plugs, water pump gaskets, thermostat gasket, thread sealer, gasket maker, etc.)

I don't want to rush, but at the same time I don't want this engine sitting in two dozen pieces for eternity, I'm sure you know what I mean.

Though I work hard and do the best that I can, at 43 I learned that I rather have something completed at 80% quality, than strive for 100% perfection and never complete it!