Fellas, the photo below is my current project, a mildly modified 272 ECG block that has a new mild cam, new rings, new bearings, etc to freshen it up. Excellent compression and tuned well (according to my specs, lol). Since this is the second one I have done like this on an engine run stand, and I have already begun assembling a C2AE block to hold a 312 crank, 471 heads, Isky blower cam, supercharger, and a few other goodies, it looks as if this is something that I will continue to do until I eventually acquire the car my built motor will go in.

I need an idea or two on rigging up a lever throttle control, much like what I have seen in the dynamometer videos. The only thing I can think of is a boat lever control or something...but do I really need something that expensive for what I am doing? I could rig something up, but I guess I am looking to either purchase or fabricate a throttle control that is a little bit more than a cable and knob, but not quite a throttle lever for a boat.

BTW, looks like I may have scored two free 292 blocks about 4 hours away from me. I rebuilt a teapot for an elderly gentlmen, and he was so happy with the work and service he offered them both to me if I would just come down and pick them up... I will let you know more later... BUT, it looks like there is a set of G heads to come.

Daniel Jessup

Lancaster, California

aka "The Hot Rod Reverend"
check out the 1955 Ford Fairlane build at www.hotrodreverend.com