quick update
The springs were definitely the problem... was told they were 'soft' and needed to be changed...
head is now back together
was hoping for it to be tuned today and pick up tomorrow ready to show off at WTAC
but the guys forgot to paint the cover while it was out so they are pulling it out and having it painted then put back on...
got told it will be done mid next week... let see how we go this time around