LSU,
I prefer Marine-Tex. It starts to set up in 1 hour, at 100deg F you can pop your action out in 4hrs! I've done it many times this way to know. I think with Steel-Bed they recommend a full 24hrs, maybe longer. Both are really tough bedding compounds, I prefer Marine Tex because it cures really fast. Bob338 on H.A. also prefers it for this reason. I do like Acraglass gel for barrel channel filler if needed, it works well too. MtnHtr