Originally Posted By: Kruse
Out of curiosity, did you grind the valves yourself? I'm just asking because if somebody else grinds the valves, they will assemble the valves, springs, keepers and locks for you.
Thanks K. I didn't grind the valves. I'm in the midst of transfering it to the stand by mid week, it's taken me long today to get the exhaust out, plenum off, and all the hoses out, and some other stuff out. But, I'm going to do all the inspections myself, I bought most of the tools. If it does need a valve job (which is probably will right? 500K clicks) I may get a friend to do it who WAS a rebuilder...he claims he'll give me a deal.
I'd like to do as much of the overhaul as I can, and get the machine shop people to do just the bare minimum. Is there certain parts you recommend I ONLY get them to do? For example of course if I need it, i'll get them to mill the head and block if there's distortion. I'm concerned about the exhaust manifold ports, there was a snapped stud for years and a puttering sound, someone told me it could be warped by now. I'll check it with the machinist straight edge.
Please see my next post questions.