[RichardJ]

bitsa ?

reco'd ?

Not everyone, including myself, does well with made-up texting language, especially half way around the world.

This would be a good time to remove the end locator pins at both ends of the head. They have the same threads as the other manifold mounting holes and would help in holding the extra weight of the blower.

Also a good time to see if the bottom of the block needs drilled for a bolt-up starter.
If you later decide on a mini-starter or even an automatic, you don't want to be drilling from underneath after the engine is installed.