Originally Posted by Lee_R21Turbo
Chip.....surely though just whacking a woodruff key in & slapping a belt on would take him a matter of minutes & may save a hell of a lot of stress in the long run???
How would he know if its right or not though mate?
Even a compression test sometimes doesnt really give you the answer, the guides could be starting to crack up but look fine at starter motor turning speed.
Replacement secondhand head seems like a safer option.