Wow, thanks.  I re-adjusted the rockers and before throwing the covers and plenumn back on, I did a compression check and couldn't believe my eyes.  Everything was 155 plus or minus 5!!  At that point, I couldn't get the car put back together fast enough to start it up.  Low and behold, all 8 are hitting now.  Thanks a million!!  I guess the lifters needed some time to settle in even though I pumped the hell out of them while submerged in oil.  Just got to fine tune now.  Can't thank you enough.  Merry Christmas.  Maybe now I can have some holiday cheer!! ...........and by cheer I mean beer 

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