obviously need to buy a cam and bearings. A set of gaskets. What else will I need to order to get on with the job without hold ups.
Full gasket set to split the case, might as well do the big ends whilst your in there and the main crank bearings, and if you are doing all that you may as well do barrels and pistons aswell
New lifters with a new cam... As above.. You're in there, so you might as well refresh the whole engine...
And if you are doing the crank bearing then a decent puller to get the gears off. and a magic strong set of pliers to get the split ring off that holds the gears on the crank.
Yes or similar. The only pliers that worked were the smallest set of cheap stainless needle nose pliers I own...with notches filed in the backs of the jaws... now i have done the job, I have the right pliers.
Up to this point so far 12 month old dipstick boot was rock hard Heads look ok to me if a bit black valves look ok72D130_zpsjohbakjo.jpg.html][/URL] What else do I need to check on the heads This is where most of the cam seems to be
Take the valves out one at a time and look for any pitting on the seats. Check the guides for wear and wobbly valve stems.
Already on it. My dad made a set of valve seat cutters years ago that have been dug out so three angle valve seats to follow and new guides if necessary
I would change the exhaust valves anyway. If they have got hot and a head drops off all your hard work will be down the drain. Not everyone does but I would.
