Okay, we've had no further comments from RonB regarding the re-fitting of the right hand head. Obviously, I have read his posts on the M100 site and I hope that he will continue to contribute from time to time - in fact, all the time.
I should also point out that I have commenced another thread dealing with this work subsequent to the re-fitting of the heads and other various components. It is hoped that the two threads, side by side, will illustrate some of the issues and results ensuing therefrom.
A huge concern on my part had been the presence of water in the oil - in fact, it got so bad that despite an oil and filter change, the fresh oil was completely caramel coloured after a mere 22 kilometers. Some action was needed badly.
Once heads were removed etc. etc. , I set about getting rid of that white sludge. Surprisingly, it wasn't nearly as bad as I had envisaged. Nevertheless, the engine degreasing gun and copious quantities of Kerosene (some 15 litres in total) were pumped, sprayed, and filling up of the oil reservoir, plus spraying into all orifices and corners and cavities with engine oil drain plug in and out, also in the Timing Chain section, in other words I really gave it the treatment in every which way. It took hours of cleaning up the various messes of kero, petrol, degreaser etc. etc.
Furthermore, I was really worried what I would find oil pressure wise once I decided to install another oil pipe from the back of the engine to the gauge in the instrument cluster. Remember, Gleaming Beauty had been bought with a non-functioning gauge some thirteen years ago, and a repaired sump and the fact that someone had crimped the line did not fill me with a lot of confidence - frankly, I was worried as to what I would find. Just a hint this time - my fears have been completely dispelled - at least, so far and the engine has been hot enough for the auxiliary fan to cut in at 85 degrees after some 32 kilometers of driving - these are the "baby steps" I am referring to in another section. Regards Styria