I did a compression test today cold and came up with 75psi on all
Looks like the head will stay bolted down

I didn't pull the valve covers off but
pulled the distributor off and apart

the weights and springs look almost brand new and clean
a little sticky but it does move the dist. cam lobes when I twist them
I'm goint to pull it apart and light lube it

the vacuum pot is full of gas and doesn't work( lucky it didn't blow up

THE points were burnt and blue and the condensor was loose in the clamp

I'm thinking on getting a set of Pertronix electronics points replacement
and a new rotor and cap.

I phoned around and found bud that had a old Motors Manual with the 230ci L head motor in it and see that there is a 251ci flathead from '57 on
since this is industrial unit it must be the 251ci

thanks for the help Pat
hank