Rebuilding my engine!

[DarkoNova]

So a few weeks ago I decided I would get a new oil pan gasket and rear main seal for my 350 just to stop the oil leaks. Then I got an awesome deal on some Edelbrock Performer RPM heads and thought "since I'm already tearing the motor apart, why not go all the way?"

So now I'm going to pull the engine to replace the rings (not only does it leak oil, it burns oil, too!) and the main bearings (try to boost the oil pressure).

I'm starting this a little early since I only have the heads right now and I haven't even pulled the engine, but I just have some questions and I'm hoping to get some help.



The heads have this weird looking spring inside the valve springs. Not sure if it's a dual spring setup or if it's a damper spring or what. It's like thick and flat compared to the outer spring. I can get pics if needed, just hoping someone will know what I'm talking about.

Also, I wanted to use this opportunity to go to roller rockers, but I don't feel like paying $250+ for a set. What do you guys think of these:

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/CCA-17002-16/

I'm basically going to use this thread for random questions for the next couple weeks until I can find someone who will let me borrow an engine hoist and get the engine torn apart lol. Then it will really become a rebuild thread.