Guys,
With the engine in limbo, decided to move onto the hull. The floor needs some welding repairs before I haul it off for sandblasting and primer. Rotated the hull so that I can clean and prep the area before tracking down a welder.
The cost of rebuilding the original engine escalated to the point where I am trying to track down a more cost effective 239 engine. Some promising leads. Wish me luck, Peter