Duke, no flames here, I say more power to you. So to speak. I was considering converting my D to electric, but given the number of Lucas components in the car, I think we're looking at a bigger fire than a busted fuel line spraying the coil. As much as I seem to disparage concours events, I do have an affinity for originality. The new PRV will be expensive to buy and maintain but it's worth it to me at this point. BTW, I was under the impression that the upgraded PRV was going to run about 190HP, well within the acceptable range for the transmission. Joe, misery loves company! If others have had problems with their parking brake then I'm unique just like everybody else. Amazingly I pounded out the bent parking brake so I'm OK until it happens again. Gus Schlachter Austin, TX VIN# 4695