Unbeleiveble that my local engine machining shop had a 18R-G gasket in stock, they machined my head for $40 and the head gasket cost $90, shit! Anyway what i was wondering is whats the easiest way to know that the number 1 piston is on top dead center, so i can get the timing chain on the cams in sync.
Also will the motor have much more compression after the head has been shaved a bit, it was about 9.7:1.