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Finished the project this morning and just got back from the test drive. All went well. Now waiting for the next thing to break. After she cools, I will check the coolant. Just put in water for the test. Hopefully no oil. If so, will open up the oil cooler. Had to adjust the valves by myself...

Thanks... Looks like Advance has some in stock. BTW. I don't have a hoist or helpers! THOSE HEADS ARE HEAVY LET ME TELL YOU! It would be hell if they are a 1 piece!

Thanks Clinto.. Good Thread. I had already read it a few weeks ago, but reading it now has much more meaning. Funny, I have a set of Lycoming cylinder base wrenches in the box.. Cant remember if the larger wrench is 7/8" or not. If not, I have a welder and some sacrifice wrenches. Thank you...

I will check the cooler also. I had oil and coolant leaks at the head gasket that were visible so it needed replacing. I only got the head gasket kit from Memphis not the entire engine set. bummer! Went to town looking for heater hose couldn't find any. Goin to try Car Quest in the morning...

Its always handy to have some El Cheapo wrenches on hand to grind on and bend when you need to. I will have to buy a boxed foot to torque these bolts. Anyone with a suggestion would be great. Later, Rut BTW: Consumables required to get this far: One large Pizza and 6 pack of Bud Light...

Well, I found some oil in the coolant and have been running the Duce as a daily driver waiting for the next thing to break. I guess this is it, or the biggest on the list for that matter. I ordered gaskets from Memphis Equipment. Today I got her tore down. See the pictures.... The fourth...