Wally, I think the contrast makes it look sunk in but when I double checked all the valve they were okay.
Pete: I run a set in the other motor as well and I didn't want to spend the money, but I think I'll get a set so I don't worry. I want this motor to be bullet proof.
I got the case back from machining and I'll start pre-assembly today to figure preliminary deck height and rod length. Looks like (on paper at least) the combo should be good for 170-ish with the heads being the limiting factor.