Okay, will do!

 

I completely agree about the 0335, which is why I equivocated with “probably” etc., but better to err on the side of caution when advising someone who could be about to bend a bunch of valves.

I also had trouble finding a shop to do chains. They’re all busy out here so between raking it in doing easy stuff and the anxiety and risk of having a marginally competent employee screwing up a job resulting in a wrecked engine, I guess we shouldn’t be too surprised. I found a guy that had a place to work, was smart, and wanted to learn, so I worked with him. Blind leading the blind, as it was a first for me too. Had I beat the bushes a little harder I would have found one of the hidden mechanics who don’t need a marketing program or a visible location and will send you packing if they think you’ll be any trouble at all.

 

My trick is , remove the chains and the camshafts, this leaves the valves closed, I then remove the spark plugs, now I turn the crankshaft, I feel for any air getting pushed out of the spark plug holes. No air equals bent valves . Not a huge headache, just more money and wrench turning!

 

Hey all, just wanted to mention that I finally found a shop willing to do the work on it, but I do appreciate all of the answers you guys gave me!