[Oldsmaniac]

Yes it is true that if the machine shop did things right the engine will go together easily but if you have never done it before there will be questions and uncertainty about things and re-assembly must follow procedure. To spend hard earned dollars on new parts and machine work you wouldnt want it all to go bad because of a mistake during assembly. If ya had an assistant who has done it before and preferrably with an Olds then go ahead.