Thanks, guys, for the usual good assistance I always get here. I'm too old to be a novice....but I am one. I've learned a ton by just lurking on the site, and asking questions about my specific issues. My rod is just a cruiser....my racing days are long gone. I don't have room for the cup type spring seats, and am using Comp Cams "hat" style, made for the Comp beehive springs. Don't have the valve rotators. Thanks again for responding to my need.