nm9stheham - I will talk about valve guide "slop" when I post a video on valve lapping. Anything that's "fair", I'll have to use. Good and Great are even better...
Joec - I'll have to see what the budget allows. Still need a carb and timing chain. I do know what cam would be my 1st pick, but it doesn't look as if it's going to happen. I'm nervous about my exhaust valves cleaning up. If I put money into the exhaust valves, it will be a blow to this build. But, the valves MUST seal at all cost, or performance and gas mileage will be all but shot....