I stopped by jbc426 home today to check out the Porter workover of his Indy heads going back on his bb stroker. Beautiful job on the valve train.

Got a chance to take a look at the Hughes supplied oil pan 'girdle' that I'd mentioned further up this thread.

Appeared first class work and for less than 50 bucks for the kit, can't imagine that if I were to do another engine, that I would do so without one.

Likely eliminate the need ever again to slather the oil pan with silicone to ensure no leaks