Thank you for the help.
Yes I did remove the tensioner.
I also did not make sure the valve clearances were within tolerances.
I was able to reuse the stock size prechamber washer/seals, they are well within tolerance so I just assumed the valves were OK.

Like I said the head was just touched up for gasket sealing.
I actually just screwed down the rocker stands and was going to carefully turn the motor over tomorrow to see where the timing marks lined up after a couple revolutions.
I planned on being extra careful.

I'm not worried to much about the cam timing as much as I'm worried about the injection pump.
Is there a mark that I can see to where I need to align to?

Can I take the inspection cover off the bottom of the pump and make sure the lobe is compressing the delivery valve at 24°.
Heck, at this point I may as well pull it completely apart.

I wanted to pull the pistons out to hone the cylinders and install some new rings.
I heard not to do this but cannot see why this would be bad, it couldn't hurt at this point now I'm guessing.

I measured the bore and its square but out of spec at the top the bore.
The taper is out right at the top where the rings change direction.
I would like to chance it if I could expect to have even compression qt around 340 to 380 in each cylinder, I'm not looking or expecting factory new compression numbers.
I know I'm all over the place have a lot of questions and don't really know anyone with real world practical experience.
Closest scenario I read is of a guy who did a kitchen table rebuild in Mexico with parts he had left over and some generic rebuild kit parts.

Anyway its late and my hand is cramping from typing on my phone.
Not looking for high hp , the engine is for my off road Toyota truck project.
Just need it to be reliable.

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