Im using a stock fuel valve. I used a chariot cool head for this build and it is brand new, never used. When I disassembled the engine, all the o-rings looked fine and I didn't see any signs of coolant being burnt. The domes were spotless still, and the plugs didnt have any deposits, they were a dark brown colour ever since break in. I didn't check the piston to cylinder clearance because I assume that was done when the cylinder was bored and honed but I realize I should have. I believe the ring end gap was around 0.012" but I could be wrong, I have it written down. I'm at work right now so Ill look when I get home. I still cannot believe this happened, I was so careful and took my time putting the engine together because I have a lot of money into it this time. Both times it melted the right pistons it was pretty well a stock engine and now I have replaced almost everything.