I finally completed a project!
I ran into missing parts, stripped bolt, bad manufacturing all on this Valve spring project.
I had 4 different orders/warranty items from Comp Cams - I ordered everything on Monday/Tuesday - and I got everything in 2 days.
I finished up the valve springs on the drivers side - and I drained the radiator and pulled the water pump. The steering rack is halfway out. Once I get the PS pump and bracket off the front of the engine - I'll be able to finish pulling the rack. Then I can replace the front seals, pin the crank, and install my ARP crank pulley bolt. Hopefully I'll get some of that done this weekend.
I also scheduled my dyno date for March 14th - so I need to get cracking on all of this stuff.
A few pics: