When you get the head apart I'd take it to a shop and have them magnaflux it for cracks. About $50, but worth it if the engine shows signs of having been run hot. I don't think so from your description, but it won't hurt to have it checked while off. See if you can find a small brush that will fit in the valve guides. Soak it with good solvent and clean inside the guides as well as the valve stems. _______________________________________________ Amc-list mailing list Amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx http://www.amc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/amc-list