OK Matt, I got it out of the head and cleaned the hole out. They had only put the stud in about 1/2 way,thereby leaving a 1/4 inch extended out further than it should have been. I re-installed the stud and got it all the way in.(the hole is only 1/2 inch deep). Hopefully, I will be able to get the exhaust manifold on the block now and clear the W/P housing with just a hair of clearance. (that is normal). My next problem is trying to put the pushrods back into position on all cylinders. If I take the rocker shaft loose will I be able to get the screws back into the head with the pushrods in place? If I could compress each spring just a bit, they would go into place without loosening the rocker bolts. Jay _______________________________________________ Amc-list mailing list Amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx http://www.amc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/amc-list