| Head Gasket is not a huge deal. I've done quite a few. However, I would go ahead and re-do the valves while it was off. You could have a wet test done to check the rings.
Points are always worn, from the time they are installed. Always a maintence issue. A DUI distributer is always a good thing. Also check to see if the dist. is worn. I've seen them worn enough that the points could go from way open to closed by moving the shaft w/ your hand.
Don't worry about the small mechanical stuff, that's why we have HAMONS
Drive it for now and make a list of what to do and what order.
It may seem like a lot, but it'll get done. |