Martin,

In some cases that may be an alternative, but the bypass ports are now above the exhaust ports, so even the rod lengthened would not make this one run. There is also the compact nature of this engine that wouldn't give me the room I'd need. No, I'll have to belly up to the lather again and start all over. Maybe I should take a picture of my scrap parts box an post it.

I'm trying to threaten the auto industry, but I work with and for some of the finest engine designers in the world at Ricardo. Maybe Andrew and I should give it a shot. Actually I like tha cafe idea better, diesel progresso maybe.