DougH,
I had bad luck with a rebuilt 2.6. They did not replace the valves with bent stems and I broke 2 of them in 20 miles. A remanufactured would be better. I did not see the replacement of the valves in your list???
Rots of ruck.
Bob Shaw

87 Raizer, 4.3V6, Mod TH700R4,231CHD, detroit rear and LSD front, bouncy seats, 2" lift and 32x15 BFG MT tires.