Also:
1) Get the tools you'll need for the job, which include a harmonic balancer remover, fuel line disconnects, 3/8" and 1/2" torque wrenches.
2) Gasket surfaces can't be clean enough. Go over them with solvent like NON-chlorinated brake cleaner before assembly.
3) The intake will need to be retorqued multiple times as the gasket yields upon tightening.
4) Use thread sealer on the head bolts that penetrate the water passages in the block (I believe these are the lower bolts).
5) Torque the top head bolts (or studs) to 10 ft-lb. higher than the lower head bolts.
6) Use a thick bead of RTV to seal the manifold to the block (in the front and rear), don't waste time with the cork seals in the intake gasket kit.
7) Buy a pump primer to pre-oil the engine.
8) Make sure the distributor is oriented correctly upon re-installation. You can be off 360 degrees and not realize it.
9) Use a dab of assembly grease (moly-sulfide) on both ends of the pushrods.
10) Coat the rocker arms in motor oil, especially in the tip and fulcrum areas.
Hope this helps!
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'91 LX
Procharger, 3 row intercooler, extrude honed Cobra intake, Mac full Length Headers, 30# inj., 73mm C&L, 75mm tb, E303 cam, 289 rods, ported E7 heads, MSD, T-Rex w/255 lph Walbro, 5 lug conversion, Cobra R wheels, 3.27 gears and Moser Axles.
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