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i don't have a problem with it, but at max speed being close to redline is kind of uncomfortable. That, and just having peace of mind that an accidental overrev once or twice won't cause a catastrauphic failure I think is the draw to this topic.

Excellent, I've read a lot of threads on this topic and never seen you post that up. Must have been after I read through them. Really good news to hear though.

There has to be another engine that uses compatible rod bolts. Anyone that rebuilds it diesels often watching this that can chime in? Seems to me that just balancing the engine and getting new rod bolts would be a big step up in reliability. They don't necessarily have to be performance rod...

What do people do when they rebuild these engines? Reuse the bolts again after they have been reused who knows how many times already? Is there even a reliable source for n.o.s rod bolts for these? If not there surely must be another engine that uses compatible rod bolts.