We never stop learning.
Whether that's good or bad, I'm not sure.

Hmm ? Sounds like it all makes sense, especially after my last experience but I am new at this. Do you remember your first time in ? How deep did you go ?

As for learning, there are those who do stop learning, sometimes quite early on. I don't want to be a part of that group and I don't think anyone here is.

Do I have to pull the engine to check the lower end ? Until now everything is readily accessible.

Thank you both.

Thank you 123Pugsy. I am glad you begin with "Best thing". It sounds like great advice especially if the motor is opened up anyway but I have to keep my pocketbook in mind. I am already way over my budget just buying tools. I have learned it isn't a cheap hobby but for me there is no rush. I save for what I want. The bad valve was a discovery I had not planned for so I'll tear down the top again and take the head(s) in to Dean for repair in the Spring I think. That will give me time to save up the funds. Bill tells me I could drive it next summer and then do the work but I'll see how my finances go. Everyone advises me to heat the garage and do stuff over winter but I am busy enough as it is. Winter might provide a bit of a break. Thank you for the anti-freeze advice too.

Thank you Pugsy123 but it is always my fingers that pack it in first in the cold. Too many years of mail delivery with bare fingers. My fingers just can't handle the cold anymore. Besides, for me I always link this hobby with the warm days of summer sunshine. Something to enjoy with nice music and a slow pace to enjoy the moment(s). Since half the fun is the build for me, I like it in the summery months. But I can see how insulated coveralls are a great idea. Thank you again for that.

wuga wrote:

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I know the conversation about heating your garage has been discussed before. I have had one of these for forty years and have heated many garages with it before I had my heated garage. It doesn't have to run all the time, just to take the chill off. www.tscstores.com/MR-HEATER-380000-BTU-PROPANE-HEATER-P54216.aspx

Warren

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 how long will they run on a bbq tank warren, just curious. i have a place where one of these might just be the cats meow.  lol 

My garage sits fairly close to my neighbours house and I worry that having propane cylinders in or around the garage is a threat to their house. Plus I worry about insurance. Is the garage covered if I heat it with propane. I only use flux-core when I weld even though I understand gas welding is much better but I think flux-core is safer because of the proximity of my neighbours house. I only weld with the big garage door open and shields around the area I am welding in. I am just trying to be safe. At least for now I think I am better off putting my funds into my ride since I recently discovered I need a valve job too. I think that is about $200 - $400 so I'll wait at least until next winter for a heater. On the up side, I have two drywall panels on the ceiling now over the rod so it will help to hold the heat in when I do get another sheet and a heater if I tarp around the car. Thank you for the heater info Warren and Jarvis1. It looks more affordable.

Has anyone ever taken a furnace from an RV to heat their work space? A 30 lb tank seems to last a long time. Mount it on the wall with a fresh air intake and an exhaust and you have a safe environment. I'm sitting in my RV right now toasty warm.  Also, on the construction heater, I get two 30 lb tanks filled at Costco for $42.  That is pretty cheap heating and probably even better with a decent propane furnace.
Warren

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Over the summer I built a shed in the back yard. It's about 273 sq feet built in an L shape. I ran a 60A circuit and gas out. I intend to use an RV through-wall heater when I get to that point. I'll have to re-jet the orfice from propane to gas but it'll work just fine. Once I get a phone that will talk to my computer I'll post pics.