Is it because im a so called newbie? I have megasquirt info and maps from the 86 im driving. I would love to post and share in hope of helping other newbies lmao.

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These recently turned up after being lost and never used. They go into mechanical rockers and allow for exact clearance adjustments. I'm not sure what they're worth, but this is a full set of 8. $25 shipped is probably less than I got them for but I don't need them these are taking up a TON of SPACE!   http://www.26liter.us/gallery/albums/userpics/14392/Rocker_nuts.JPG

This was not impacted by the flood. It was sitting in the Turbo Raider on jackstands, I pulled the oil plug to verify no water intrusion. The Turbo Raider is a southern Georgia rust free shell. The Diesel Raider spent many years in northern Indiana and is dying of cancer. The Turbo Raider will be the next incarnation of the Diesel Raider thus this engine will not be needed.   It came from sfc711 and PDodson put a new M28 non jet valve head on it along with timing set. The shortblock has abo