Hi john , I finally found a mechanic I could trust and he passed away right after he got my tractor torn down . Now I have a Deere mechanic that admits he doesn't know a lot about waukeshaw engines doing the rebuild . He's worked on larger waukeshaw truck engines but not on tractor engines . 
What are a few tip's I can relate to him to help things along ? Rod bolts , sleeve protrusion and head bolt torque have been addressed on the forum . I was convinced to not hot tank the block unless the cam bearing's spec out bad , then they'll need replaced anyway . But is steam cleaning it OK? Not just hot water but an actual 212+ degree high pressure-0 pressure wash ?
Howard's is the place I was looking for . The people that are grinding the crank mentioned them but didn't know where they were . Is valu-built not very good or are they just too expensive ? Is there someplace outside of Iowa that has good parts but might be fairly close so I could save some cash by not paying  sales taxes in Iowa ? What about Larry from Wisconsin in the first reply ? Have you dealt with him before ? 
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Any hints or words of advice will be appreciated . Thanks and take care . Randy