H. G. and belt re-align- "new" Caddy

[Vanagoner]

I just picked up a nice '81 caddy (pickup).  New head (hydraulic) was installed 10K mi ago by Karmekanics of Berkeley.  P.O. failed to follow retourque instructions, so oil in the water now.  It is currently a 3 notch, the compression is very good, so I'll just order another 3 notch without worrying about it (right?).
     Since I plan on moving this engine to my vanagon at some point (and supercharging it), I'm going to spring for a stud kit.
     
Ok, #1- what's the best brand and series of gasket to buy? I don't plan on extreme boost, but will expect fully loaded service out of it.

#2-Given the problems I've seen here with cups falling out, I'm hesitant to get it surfaced again, and would rather just put it back together with a new gasket.  Risks?

#3- it has a new radiator, hoses, t-stat, tank, and sender.  How do I get the rotella out of the system?

#4- just peeking under the timing belt cover shows it tracking halfway off of the pump sprocket.  I'm thinking of "measuring" and shimming the bracket with stainless shim stock, instead of pounding and bending away at the bracket.  Here's my idea- tell me what you think please.
    how about a laser pointer taped to a stick, which can be stuck on the face of each of the 3 critical pulleys.
    then make a hoop (pvc pipe, cardboard, etc) from firewall to radiator to shine it on.  Adjust until the light sweeps the same for all pulleys.  Anyone else tried this?  Tomorrow my buddy's powerstroke will pull it home for me.
Thanks!

[bert]

My uk trick to remove oil from the cooling system is to drain the old water and fill the system with neat truckwash,works every time,cleans the header tank too  :wink:  leave running for 30 mins and drain and repeat with water until clear  
Bert

[somolovitch3]

cups "falling" out? :roll:

Being torn out by cutter? :twisted:

Have head ground, not surfaced.

Keeps high speed cutter fron freaking out by differances between Al head and very hard pre-cups.

Interesting idea on T-belt alignment, would like to know how it works out.

[Vanagoner]

Thanks for the replies.  
I'm not up on the queen's english What is "neat truckwash" ?

I'll let you know how the laser pulley aligner works.

[bert]

truckwash is a strong chemical for degreasing trucks,£20 for 25 litres  :wink:
Bert

[rabbid79]

Will Prestone coolant flush not work?

[boxer246]

theres some stuff I dont know the name of that boaters use for cleaning bilges of boats.  Its supposed to work real good for this application.  Check with a marine supply store.

[smutts]

Check there is no soda or caustic in it, else aluminium engine bits are bye bye! :twisted: