Thanks. Cylinder head works takes time. I have 15 or so hours in this head. Could have spent more time. Thats why car had relatively stock head before. just spent over 500 in parts and 15 hours with an exceptional core as starting point. I see why most shops charge 1200-1600 for this type of work.

Didnt get much done today. had to work on other things. But spent 2.5 hours rebuilding the water neck.