The installation instructions state to "Build up your new Cylinder Head using your old valves, with the new Springs and Keepers furnished".
One of the reasons why I posted earlier why Ford would offer a kit with new cylinder heads, springs, and keepers, then tell you to use your old valves. The only reason why would be the valves and retainers are stock components, and the heads, springs, and keepers are special. Maybe the use of "seasoned" valves are a speed secret, since perhaps they are stabilized from the cyclic mechanical and thermal action. LOL!!!
More than likely, one would buy new valves and retainers to install,than re-use the old.
The installation instructions doesn't say anything about the Push Rod Cover being funished either.
Anyone care to comment? I'll have to remember to watch the closing minutes of this auction. I'd imagine the bidding is far from over.
Regards,
Dennis