ok, so i got the head back from the machine shop. it was refaced i think to the absolute limit. all the pits where water might seep in to the cylinders were filled, valves and guides are all new.

i removed the head myself for the first time, so this will also be my first reinstallation. anything i should be wary of? do i put sealant on the headgasket or is it not necessary?

i cleaned the top of the pistons. i noticed that when i removed the head some of the carbon deposits and some crud fell into the cylinders, i vacuumed all that can be vacuumed but looking in with a flashlight i see some made it between the piston and the walls, will those be burned during combustion?

tips and tricks needed.

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