bjuice

Just a thought..if your compression check is good why go thru all the above.

If i were you i would change out springs/retainers/keepers, check the valves themselves.change out lifters
drop pan and take a peek at your bearings.if they look good then roll with it...

Do it yourself free labor
all for say $600.00 or under ?

this is only my opinion David..9x's out of 10 if something goes wrong its in the above stuff i mentioned anyway

i would try it anyway..you can always go back and spend money anytime you like.. 8)

Brian