[Aubrey N Bruneau]

Yeah, that's it, Ed.... some $438.
$1100 ?
OBVIOUSLY a different Lakewood from the one I had !

Yes Grant, I'll still check the alignment. I'm pretty particular about not machining away an engine block... IE, decking to death, unnecessary line boring, ect.
I have a number of different blocks that I can get this thing mocked-up on. Be curious to see if there IS inconsistencies in the factory dimensions.

Good point about making sure the dowels are out far enough to engage the "bell", and not just the plate... cuz, you bet, I've set this block upright on the floor a few times !

I'll report back with what I find out about the alignment.