Checking valve spring heights.

We used to just get out the grinder and shorten them for seal clearance ...but that was 20 yrs ago and with used 'make do' parts we had reasonable expectation of.. lol
May as well have the heads completely built and hard seat up grade.

Trust me, the thought of getting out the angle grinder in the flap wheel crossed my mind. LOL.

I think for $37.50 we're going to roll the dice and hope we can hand lap the exhaust valves in good enough.

Keep your fingers crossed. LOL