What was a problem. Way back...egge piston s would knock when cold..

It was tricky to get clearance right..

One engine I know siezed . set too tight.

What about front fender wires going thru fender that insulation goes if the rubber sleeve gives up..

Make sure the rods are in the right direction.

Oil hole on rod facing cam.

I would stay with metal gasket..

There is a plug in where dist goes .. Pull that.

Then you can take a long brush and clean the gallery oil supply . just remember to put another plug back in...I forgot..

I would also take the plate off the Melling pump..and make sure no paper is in gears.

And I still would pull piston..and main caps. And pull the crank.. And clean those oil holes too.

Picture 2..looks like rust..I would be more concerned about neutralizing the rust

Then saving the paint.

From what I see the gasket your holding is upside down

Raised side up.. Stamped top

Lot of valve lash..could be a bad roller rocker too.

Door handles can be chromed with lock in handle..and cover on..

Resize your picture..or change file name from number to letter

12 cam shaft done

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