Ok 1 more ? I stored my crank in oil do I need to wash all that off or leave it on?
Mrcrowley I would. You'll likely want to do some clearance checking (perhaps with plastigauge) and you need it to be clean and dry to do that well. Additionally, that old oil might have become contaminated over time. In any case, it's, in my opinion, to have every thing be as clean as possible with a new rebuild.
Also, please note, I am not saying that you should assemble a dry engine - just perform your checks with everything dry and clean. After you've confirmed clearances, you'll want to start reassembly with appropriate assembly lube.
One last item, when you are ready to finally crank up your new motor, do yourself a favor and prime the engine oil. You can do this (easy way) by disconnecting the coil and cranking the engine. That will prevent a "dry start" and also give the new engine a fighting chance. It will also highlight any booboos you made during assembly without the engine starting right up and doing serious damage.
Lots of things I can add here, but I don't want it to turn into a thesis.
