The car is running and driving still I was getting going with a spare block from a speed 6 I had. It's listed on fb in SE Michigan along with all the brand new mods I had purchased.
Well cause of some life events I've decided to sell my car and all the brand new parts + the machined block and refinished head over on fb. Don't DM here or reply about it as I'm not allowed to sell on the forum.
I've been absent from my build for a hot minute because I've been sick but I did manage to drop the head & block off to a machine shop.
In the meantime I used some high. temp spray paint for my valve & timing covers.
If you're lazy like me don't forget to sand for your cam position sensor, the...
They probably aren't worn, although they could be because whoever owned this prior definitely did not change the oil as much as they should have lol, we'll see.
Cleaned up the valves today, I used my new cryobi bench grinder (full brass wire wheel), my makita impact driver (and dewalt chuck adapter), and a lot of painters tape (scotch brand lol)
Ok so one thing I found super useful to make sure you don't go high on and hit where the stem meets guide is...