[Razorback1980]

There should be nothing wrong with the head you already have. Take it off and see if you can just replace the valve. After replacing the valve, turn it upside down and pour gasoline on it....if it holds gasoline, it should hold compression as well. If not, then take it and have the valves reseated, replace all seals and you are good to go. These engines are a little different than your small block Chevy, but not that much. The hardest part to understand is the torqueing of the head bolts and how to do the balance and timing belts. There are a lot of posts on here and Clarks-garage that will step you through those processes. If not, ask and we'll help you.