thanks ol'george you were right valve lash on exhaust is way off needs to be .017-.019 heck i got .040 or more
I can see the lifter coming up on the ex valve on the compression stroke but with that kind of clearance its not even moving the valve on the compression stroke for the acr to work right
but here is a good

for you I pulled the engine and carried 40 feet and down a set of stairs so i could see in better light in my basment
you just dont know how much weight you have in your hands untill you move it

i will let you all know how i make out when it all back together again. thank god i got my 129 calling 3 to 6 inchs snow tonight thanks again Rod