72 Inline 6 Rebuild?

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    Hey everyone, happy and proud new owner of a 72 base model Comet with recently redone interior and a 3 speed on the floor. Found the head gasket was leaking oil from the rear of the gasket, so I'll be doing a full rebuild this weekend.

    Anyone done this before? Any tips, tricks, or gotchas? I've rebuilt a modern fuel injected w3800 Series III engine, so I know what I'm getting into for at least everything in the teardown and up to the timing.
     
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    A full rebuild in a weekend? You running on 50x speed?
     
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    I made some guide pins when doing my head gasket. Got 2 bolts from the hardware store, that are the same thread as the head bolts. 7/16x14. But 5 inches long. Cut the head off and sharpen the end. Put one on each end of the block. Drop the gasket on, then the head. Keeps it straight.
     
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    One can also cut a "slot" into the end of the bolt where you cut the head off. Use a standard flat screwdriver to be able to rotate and remove the bolt.
     
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