Quote Originally Posted by techinspector1
Do you have shop air for holding the valves in place while you remove the springs and replace them with stocker units? ...

Your valve adjustment procedure will result in the valves being too tight...

...For the initial break-in, you should have everything ready to run. Ignition timing set close, carb full of fuel, full battery charge, temp gauge and oil pressure gauge hooked up, valves adjusted. If you have to grind more than 2 seconds on the starter....STOP.....and find out why it isn't cranking. ...

...it is up to us hot rodders to make sure we have the proper chemicals in our oils to protect our expensive investments.
Richard, Thanks for the info. I've been busy the last few days with domestic priorities
1. I do not have shop air. Is there any way to tell what kind of springs I currently have? I think (have to check again) that I have an inner and an outer spring on each valve....?
2. I will re-adjust the valves once I settle the issue with the springs.
3. How would I get the timing "close" without firing it?
4. You saying my engine ought to start within two seconds of hitting the key? Sounds optimistic but I'll go with that.
5. What type of oil would you recommend? Can I run normal oil after the break-in period?
I appreciate all your help. It pays to get input from others who have already been down this road several times. Einstein called it "standing on the shoulders of giants"...