So, shit, found one of my massive leaks... front left head bolt was stripped completely.
solution...
Yes, thats a tap welded to a very long 1/4" extension. worked like a charm.. after many hours of cleaning up threads, parts wash, compressed air, and tiny magnetic extensions, torqued her down to spec!
the next day, I painted my hood!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Also reassembled my parts trucj cause i was bored.