Here are some new Allmakes parts I think look good.

Water Pump:



Tappets - PR2 - Made in USA




Crankshaft Timing Gear - PR2 - Made in USA by Dynagear


Front Crankshaft Oil Seal - PR2 - Made in France by Corteco


Timing Chain - PR2 - Made in USA by Dynagear


Upper Radiator Hose - PR2 - Made in Malaysia


Oil Cooler Line


Front Cover Gasket - Made in USA


Rocker Shaft

 

With respect to the lifters, the flat spot on oem rod matches the flat spot on lifter. If you used new rods with old lifters, the "ball" would not fully seat, IMHO. Good thing you are doing it all.

While you have spent more on parts and shop than some of us spent on our trucks, you have save quite a bit on tuition for the technical college of auto mechanics.

 

Good point.

The amount I've learned over the past few months has been wildly mind numbing So much more to learn too.

 

....nice but what about the lift?

 

As soon as the budget recovers

 

Savannah, Maybe you should award him an Associate Degree from Thye International School Of Rover Education based upon his achievements so far. Create a nice certificate and send him. He has almost earned the Bachelor's Degree and is headed for a Master's at this rate.

 

Nice pics, especially the background.

 

.....maybe he should use some of that granite for his truck floor...huh danny.

 

Or make a swingout countertop for the rear cargo area.

 

That water pump looks pretty well built, nice.