I put pressure to the system today after pulling the plugs.  Nothing new.
Also took the valve covers off - everything looked great - see my previous post.
I dug out the compression test gauge today and tested it.
Tomorrow I am planning to isolate the block by capping off the radiator hoses and filling the block with water and pressurizing it again. I'll turn it over by hand a few revolutions and see if there is any water around the spark plug holes or anywhere else.  Then I'll do the compression test.

I think that’s all perfect, when you turn the key to strart you won’t have any surprises no need to rush thank you for the update