Joe,  The whole spring assembly has tilted toward the intake which leads me to believe that the seat has shifted.  The spring appears to be still seated squarely on the bottom.  You are right about disassembly but that will have to wait until warmer weather and motivation.  Just trying to get my ducks in a row about repair or replace and getting needed gaskets etc to do the job.

Awhile back I purchased a pair of Edelbrock Stage 2 CNC ported from a known vender.  After breaking a roller rocker on #5 exhaust I noticed that the valve and spring were not in line with the others on the head.  It is tilted towards the intake enough to make the rocker arm ride off the valve tip and hit the retainer.  I am sure that out of the box all the valves were in line.  Before I contact the vendor I need to pick the brains of the gurus on here as to what would cause this and what might be the fix.  I did change the cam from a hydraulic roller to a solid roller with the recommended springs if that has anything to do with it.  Thanks in advance.

I have heard that there is a difference between the full set head gaskets (8554PT) and the 1020's.  Maybe someone in the know will chime in.  For a stock type rebuild iron to iron the 8554 is fine but iron to aluminum I have been told that the 1020's or Cometic is the way to go.  Edelbrock does have different torque figures for the upper and lower bolts/studs.  As stated before, cleanliness and correct torqueing sequence a little at a time until full torque is achieved is key.

Ross,  Some of my USAF buddies when they got out/retired went right back to work at the same base as a GS doing close to the same things.  Better pay for sure and everyone already knows you.  Father-in-law retired as a E-9, then worked at the same base for another 20 years.  Something to think about.

You just may have hit on a winner.  Put me down for a pair of .060 when available.

Guys,  Hate to let her go but due to bum back it's a challenge even to wash her.  Anyway, it's a coupe owned since 1973 with a fresh Genesis side oiler 4.250 X 4.125 = 468 CID.  Short block purchased from Doug at Precision Oil Pumps.  Heads are Keith Craft Stage 2 Edelbrocks with Hooker headers.  Blue Thunder 2 X 4 intake with 2 - 750 CFM Quick Fuel carbs from Survival.  Doug's roller rocker setup with Comp Cams solid roller.  Ram clutch with Lakewood shield.  David Kee toploader big in/out in wide ratio.  David Kee 9" 3.50 Traction-Loc 31 spline.  All drivetrain components have less than 5,000 miles but were purchased a few years ago.  Car is only driven to shows and cruise ins and garage kept.  These are only the major things listed as there are too many accessories and features to list here.  I will try and attach pictures but if I can't, go to Greensboro, NC Craigs list to see them.  Like I said I hate to let her go but it needs to go to a good home where someone can take advantage of the work and money spent which is a lot!  If interested please email me at jwilliams16@triad.rr.com or call 336-314-1492.  Asking 35,000 OBO.

Question for Barry and Jay while we are on this topic.  I have a pair of Barry's 750 carbs on the way.  They are going on a Blue Thunder 2 X 4 medium riser intake (468 CID Genesis).  Would there be any advantage to running 2" tall open spacers?