Okay, the fix is in. I had to make a new con rod and cap, watched my dimensions much more closely, and the rod fits in now and the engine will rotate thru 360 degrees. It does clear now---not by very darn much, but a miss is as good as a mile. I'm stiff and sore today from so much playing yesterday. I need two gaskets for above and below the crankcase and two head-gaskets. I think I will be a lazy hound and make my gaskets this afternoon.----Brian