I appreciate the appreciation and the views...
I took the car to the machine shop that did the engine. The intent was to get a quick assessment of the filter and the oil from the first 10 minutes of the break-in (but mostly to show off the car).
Clean bill of health from the filter inspectors!
Here's a couple of little finish-out projects that were done:
Picture showing the perfect balance in the Overflow Tank (the fluid level in the plastic tank is about 3/4") - very soon the external overflow will be removed, and after a few little squirts, the cooling level has found it's equilibrium.
Here is my spectacularly bent ZF Vent Tube. That Wade - when he does anything, it's first class!
Finally, a quick picture of my "cockpit rubber hose eliminator". By moving the heater valve into the engine bay, and replacing the valve with a standard fitting, appropriate nipples and elbows, my car now uses the minimum amount of hose in the cockpit, and the short piece required is just a straight shot. Much cheaper than buying one of those preformed 90 deg. rubber elbows!
I know, I have a crack in my AC Drain Hose... Luckily for me, I don't have to worry about that for a while!
Rocky