Long time since last update. Well I learned that in order to take heads off that the engine has to be pulled. What a pain. That thing weighs a ton! pulled the heads and the gaskets were not bad but the valves looked like crap. I think someone that didnt know what they were doing put them on a machine lathe. So thats 80 bucks for new valves. And while I got the engine on the table I may as well go all out and replace rings and hone cylinder. Im not putting all this work and money in an engine with 1500+hrs in it and it start smoking soon after. So thats whats in store for near future. More updates to come.
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sgkent
I'd be checking the valve guides for wear. Pull the valve about 1/3" out and wiggle it. See how much play there is in the valve guides. That may answer if it is even worth the time. Then ask yourself, "if I get one more season out of it when done, is it worth the cost?" You may just decide to refresh the engine rather than overhaul it.
