OK. Small update. On the list of items that were "trashed", we have a new addition!. All of the valves need to be replaced. LOL Luckily, 4 years ago, I managed to buy an extra set of valves from Keith Craft (in anticipation that I would be breaking stuff). Sadly, on my attempt to degree the cams, I bent 3 intake valves and had to dip into my extra set for replacements. Now, All of the valves need to be replaced. Luckily I was able to source 3 brand new intake valves that will complete my set, and I will be shipping them off to Jay either today or tomorrow.
In other sad news, the valve stems are trash too. When I got these coon heads, they were not set up for 11/32 guides. When I brought them to Keith Craft in Arkansas for the valve job, he said that he had to replace the valve guides to work with the Ferrea valves he would be installing. Unfortunately, when Jays Machine shop dug into the heads, they found that the valve guides were just "sleeved", and that this was done poorly. We are now having to have correct valve guides (11/32) custom machined. At least we will know the right stuff has been installed this time :0)
So to sum it up, this is where we are currently. The heads and block are in good shape... no damage! Cams will be replaced with Comp Cams, rockers and rocker shafts are being replaced with brand new T & D units, Brand new Intake and exhaust valves all the way around, New Springs and retainers (Comp cams), new valve job to be done on the heads, New Bearings all the way around with the cam bearings in the heads, Cam bearings in the block (special Robert Pond bearings), and main bearings. Crank is being turned down to ensure it is not out of round. This is where we are currently. We are a few weeks out on the valve guides, so in that time frame, Jay is coming up with a list of all the little things we will need for assembly and I will get them all ordered up and sent out to him.
Good stuff!