Progress, and oops

I started making some progress this week...by taking the heads over to ACE and rebuilding them with Mr. Chris. We disassembled them completely, installed new Manley valves and teflon seals, and installed everything nice and neat.

Then, after we got home, we both decided that the 2.055 intake valves were too big, and we should re-install the 2.02 valves...glad I cleaned them up and kept them! So, it looks like I'll be swapping those suckers this week, but by now I'm a pro, and it should only take about 30 minutes or so.

We also took the new motor out of the crate and put it on a stand, and after I fix the valves, I will install the cam and check the piston to valve clearance.

Finally, I was showing Mr. Chris the new 5 speed, and he says,"You got a hydraulic clutch?"...to which I reply, "No". But I look in the box and there is one installed to the front of the trans...$H#!@.....I got a call to make tomorrow.