Those bolts do not use a washer, or a seal. What you see there looks like someone had it apart, and put silicone on the bolts when installing them (not needed.) However you should lube those bolts when installing them. Lubing them will make torquing them easier.
To remove the valve springs without removing, you can make an air fitting out of an old spark plug, and then use compressed air to hold the valve shut. Another way is to stuff a length of rope into the spark plug hole, and turn the engine over until the piston jams the rope against the valves. This will keep them from falling down.
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No fire? No explosions? So whats the point of your story?
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I'll dig out whatever gunk remains in the holes and thank the PO for the gift. I really like the string in the cylinder idea! We'll see how that works...