Just did a rebuild on my 300ex. i replaced the following
-piston
-rings
-intake rocker
-exhaust rocker
-camshaft
-cam sprockets
-cam chain
-gaskets
-clutch pressure plate
The problem is the valves are hitting the top of my piston, thats not my main concern. Got it all back together and started it up and it its smoking white smoke like a freight train. at idle, when given throttle, are my rings not setting right? i had the cylinder honed, not the best hone but is hell of alot better than it was, almost certain i set the timing correctly, set therings in their correct position. im going to replace valves cause of the knocking, would that be my problem? would tat clear the smoke? PLease help!! thank you