Old School Engine Rebuild

Update Time Again Guys.

Well, I went ahead and took some advice. When I took the long block apart to check it (storage for 2 1/2 years), I had .20 shave off the heads. I could not afford the bigger valves which were recommended, so I had the bowls cleaned and pocket ported. I also had the intake and head (exhaust and intake) openings ported and gasket matched as well.

As soon as I get the engine back togeather again, I will manually prime it and check the oil pressure.

I am looking for a mini starter to help clear the headers at this time (cheapest).

I am also saving for an oil filter relocation kit to get away from the heat of the headers, and save myself some scorched fingers in the future.

I still have to by a few items, fuel pump, fuel filter etc. and I can finally start to fully assemble the engine.

It has been sort of cold here (compared to IRAQ), and work is going very slow right now.

I have'nt gone to get the new pictures yet. So, I apoligize to one and all. Just been lazy, as restarting my job has been kicking my skinny butt real good. Guess i'm not as young as I used to be (ha! ha! ha!).

I will post again, soon as I have the pictures.