I have some tips/hints for you:
Use a LOT of assembly lube
Make sure you have a good ring grinder
Get a quality torque wrench and feeler gauges
Clean everything, twice, at least
Use plastic gauge on every bearing (not that any should be out of spec, but you never know)
Make sure you get what you want from the machine shop
Have the block and head surfaced to a 40RA or better finish (just tell them thats what you want)
Make sure the holes that the head studs go in are blown out with compressed air
Torque studs down in steps (like don't just go right to 85 lb / ft for a head gasket, go like 20, 40, etc.
Take your time, oh and
Clean everything, twice, at least & Use A LOT of assembly lube
