Cleaned up all the old headgasket, carbon and whatever else on the block and piston tops and it all cleqned up good. All the pistons have their correct number stamped on top. Didn't see any cracks or any other visable problems w/the block or piston tops so I made a tactical decision to leave them in & continue w/getting it running then decided on full rebuild or replacment.
Theres no discernable ridge at the top of the cylinders so I hit them w/a deglazer and they cleaned up pretty good.
After a good cleaning & vaccum I filled the cylinders w/clean oil, easily rotated the crank to spread the oil up & down the cylinders and left a puddle of oil on top of the pistons to slowly seep down over the next couple days. The engine easily spins by hand.
Called my local NAPA and they'll have a full set of engine gaskets ready for my pickup tomorrow.
Going to pressure wash the water pump, thermostat housing, fuel pump and intake & exhaust manifolds and get them ready to reinstall.
I'll replace what fails
The rebuilt head is sitting patently awaiting reinstall.
Getting ready ......
Dave
