I looked a the possibility of using a generic crane 1.6 rocker on a slant. It may be possible IF you move the shaft in 3/4 inch, but that only addresses the nose reach to the valve. No telling how the pushrods would fit down there. Plus the shaft is too big anyway. Wonder why they changed the shaft OD when they designed the small block? Slants just a hair bigger. Bill, It must be nice to be retired and have the time! ;-)