Re: Impasse before I BEGIN...

> The studs were torqued in the correct order and set to 50 lbs
> (drill point studs). The stud holes in the block where counter sunk bu the
> machine sho too. I double checked the 5 studs on that side of the engine
> and they were still at 50ibs. I also cleaned both surfaces really good
> before assembly.
> 
>Just a thought..Did you chase the threads in the block? I had a water pump 
>bolt hole with trash in it that caused me a great deal of grief. 
Bruce Lowry
"Always check the cheap stuff first!"