before I bought the 440 mock block, I borowed A 440 block from a guy to check the front struts to make sure I wasnt getting them in the way of my engine plate( dang near did) the mock block w/ the trans. in it, on the motor plate, it sits the same as it did w/ the real thing. I just yesterday mock installed the heads-intake and carb. no heater motor clearance, even w/ the stock valve covers. doesn`t appear like the heater motor conversion trick will give me enough either, going to try the trick and try to find a shorter heater motor too, I guess. my heads are longer than stock. anyone got any ideas for a shorter heater motor? -------bob
