Thanks Flyby for your input. I've cleaned things up with 0000 steel wool looks real good. Discoloration on sleeve removed with a bit of elbo grease. The gaskets for things like nipples and such I can get away with some sealer but not sure about the exhaust port. A small piece of gasket tore off not sure what to do besides getting a new one. I have some gasket material but not sure if exhaust temps would be an issue with that type of repair. Perhaps gastet sealer? I have no problem saving the money on the price of a new gasket and shipping (especially due to the fact I'm poor and impatient! lol). The head gaskets and “rear cover" gasket is fine (I'm learning, even learned what it's called)

Mr. Blw, your concern is noted. I tried many different alternatives prior to using the soft metal tool. Witch happened to be a flat key that is used for removing car stereos. Like stamped tin. Heating it would have been a great idea had I thought of it. Maybe help any other newbies that read this. Still looking for a good source of info on engines. Little here, little there. Perhaps theres just not much to say. I find more info from nitro car sources. I am interested very much in scratch building techniques. With your pool of information to draw on maybe you know of some good info. I shall also post that request elseware.

Thanks again