September 2005 . . .
Well the heads are back, the pistons are bought and hung on the X-rods I decided to keep. I went with Keith Black flat tops with 4 reliefs (KB198). For the 76cc heads I have, they should give me about 9:1 compression.
Here they are in the box, and now on the rods.
The 624s are back from the shop with pinned studs, new guides and a 3-angle valve job. The shop also had to trim off the intake side of the head to account for the zero-decked block.
Here are the heads and the block waiting for paint . . .
I painted the valve covers GM Blue, (yes yes I know, chrome chrome.. let's wait and see how it looks). I also painted the oil pan GM blue. Some more parts arrived today too.. rings, bearings and timing chain and gear. . .
Next up .. paint the block and heads. Stay tuned!
