Hi guys, the recon Cylinder Head has been re-fitted to the engine block. (thanks to my two sons - saved me hiring a trailer & hoist)
The head & manifold faces were re-faced & the back of the guides machined to take new style Posi Stem Seals for the valves, replacing the felt valve seals supplied with the first VCR Kit. K-Line Valve Guide-Liners were also installed.
A check on the exhaust manifold highlighted a ~.020" out of flat with a straight edge, so I've had that refaced as well.
New gaskets fitted
I just need to re-set the static timing, flush radiator & fill with coolant, then refit / seal both the engine side plate cover & sump (with its infamous gaskets). Refill with oil.
I noticed the exhaust manifold to front pipe flange gasket had some blow by going on when I removed it, so I'll need to re-visit this & re-align that correctly & add some sealant paste at the join.
Probably need to make the front pipe mounting point rigid to the engine/gearbox & the rest of the exhaust system attached by rubber mounts so any engine movement doesn't try to pull the joint apart .
Anyone used the JB RTV Hi-temp paste?
cheers
Pierre