It is sitting right now with no intake system or exhaust. I was wanting to verify whether the valves are bent or not because of wishing to avoid installing all that and turning around and removing it again.

Yes, one thought is to assemble everything and pull it if necessary to start it and run it for a while (if it will start) so that all extranious "stuff" will blow out and get a good seal.

Thanks for your comments.

Tom W

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.