Hey all, I'm new to this fantastic forum and I am also a complete novice with building engines. But I'm learning all I can from books and this site until I am able to spend some money on the real thing. All of my money is tied up with a new baby boy on the way. I hope to eventually restore/customize and old Mercury 8, Monterey, or 54 Bel Air. I have already learned a good deal from browsing this forum and I am really glad that came across it. I hope to learn tons more in the days to come. Thanks! Michael