Guys this has been a great thread. Brent, Barry and Keith you guys are the best. Thanks for the heads up and clearing out the BS. When I started with this question I really didn't know how I was going to proceed. I mean book reading will only take you so far in a technical subject and beyond that you really need either; cubic dollars to play with, experience, or a bud or 12 who do have the experience and don't mind sharing it. I feel like reaching into my garage frige and tossing you guys a beer!
Now I think I go back to my POS rod breaker
and extract some small-block stomping force!
Thanks, Steve