So I managed to install the stem seals for cylinder #1 and after a mishap where one of the tower bolts snapped while torquing I managed to put it together hoping to avert a head swap.
The car started right up, idled okay but there were a couple of hesitations when I took it on a test drive while I pulled over to talk to a neighbor.
The exhaust smoke is black when I hit the throttle. It was getting dark for me to tell if it was more like blue or not...
I will check the plug's condition tomorrow morning then decide if I need to go for a head job. What are your thoughts?


here is some of the work:
http://s713.photobucket.com/albums/ww134/drewprof/Head_job/?albumview=grid