well michael... go ahead and say it! i told you so! I must regretfully bow down, i checked the plug wires last night and #1 and #2 were reversed. After swapping them out, idled just the same, but this time the shimmy and shakes were gone. so yes, I panic'd for nothing, and we're back in pretty good shape. now i just have to go back and adjust valve lash again from burning in the cam, and we should have this back on the road.

looking like if i make it to moab this year, i owe you yet another drink! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />

Thanks everybody.
-Rob