well i got the new timeing gear,three weeks later got the gasket set and very carefuly put the engine back together.plenty of oil every where,primed the oil system on the starter etc turned the key and it started before one revolution was through,wahoo.shut down,check all was well,started again,let it get hot,no leaks,stop check again,took it for a drive checking for leaks, temperatures etc all was fine and good.went to the local meet,a round trip of about 50 miles,runs a treat,nice an gental,puttig away noticed rather a lot of white smoke from the back,yep head gassket gone,its only done about 80 miles if that..
so head off,simply remove,useing special tools provided etc etc.another threeweek wait(wont stock inline stuff no call for it)an its back together, started as before.but now the carbs leaking like a sieve and summers gone please tell me things will get better...by the way its the composite type of head gasket