Update . . . . 2 things:
#1. The engine hasn’t run this good in years. Idle is very smooth which at times in the past shook on occasion. It is also very quiet; I’ve always set the lash at .019” and could hear some noise so hopefully this type of work is done. I’m sure cleaning the carbon build up off the intake valves helped with that. Maybe the de-burring of the oil passages in the heads helped.
#2 . I removed the bypass plug which had been in for 8-9 years when I was trying almost anything to keep cool in traffic. A few members here said it was not needed and they were right. The fan speed and shroud came much later and probably solved the problem. The engine now heats up quicker and when reaching the temp for the thermostat stays for the most part at temp and maybe moves a needles width.
For the time being……. All is good.
56 Vic, B'Ville 200 MPH Club Member, So Cal.