okay got something else going. Work shutdown for this week so it's only a few of us around so I took advantage of it and got some time with a aluminum welder. I shaved off everything I could or didn't need. I kept one vacuum for the distributor, but kept the one facing the block in the center so it's low and out of sight. I also cut off the factory bungs underneath that come welded up, that lead into the EGR passage. I probably should have welded them up afterwards. But I have a 1/2" plug in the passage leading from the head so nothing is going in or out anyway. as for the water jackets I will flush plug them and call it good. Started polishing it but it will be a long time to get a finished product, and couldn't wait to toss up some pic's
p.s. Justin I am doing the sanding and polishing in the kitchen....lmao!