You're right the head could be messed up, Although I did try running it with the head from my engine and it still didn't work. Might be both heads are warped, or might be that I used a crappy head gasket when I tried running it with my engine.
I like to think I'm pretty knowledgeable about these engines, but you're right I am just a beginner. I guess I fell victim to the Dunning-Kruger Effect.
I'll pick up a torque wrench while I wait for the new crankshaft.
Do you think I should go ahead and sand the head and the jug to make sure they are flat or wait to try it with a torque wrench first?
I like to think I'm pretty knowledgeable about these engines, but you're right I am just a beginner. I guess I fell victim to the Dunning-Kruger Effect.
I'll pick up a torque wrench while I wait for the new crankshaft.
Do you think I should go ahead and sand the head and the jug to make sure they are flat or wait to try it with a torque wrench first?