Dilkris
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Did forget to mention that during my "test runs" - achieving some 40 miles in total - I do have an oil leak from the upper front of the engine. This I surmise is coming from the left and right upper push rod tube seals, (Oil is evident on the cooling fins of both sides of the barrels). It could be head gasket - difficult to tell tbh... but hopefully not.
At this stage I am not overly worried about this - reading up on the problem there appears to be an improved seal design available as opposed to those original white "nylon" type affairs, (Note: I am sure they are not Nylon - but you know what I mean - I think.)
Once the idling issue is behind me - I'll address this - will be an ideal time to look at the valve seats, piston size, bore wear and to establish, hopefully, some history of the engine.
At this stage I am not overly worried about this - reading up on the problem there appears to be an improved seal design available as opposed to those original white "nylon" type affairs, (Note: I am sure they are not Nylon - but you know what I mean - I think.)
Once the idling issue is behind me - I'll address this - will be an ideal time to look at the valve seats, piston size, bore wear and to establish, hopefully, some history of the engine.