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Problem with a new build is you might not get the distributor in right to mark location. Tonight I rolled it to TDC and set the distributor back in it. Also adjusted all the valves again. I was right with the position of the distributor after all. I could feel when it was hitting the top of the pump, versus when it went down the extra 1/4" or so. Buttoned it all up again and hit the starter. I got a few pops, but the battery seemed to be low. I put a 12v jump on it and gave the distributor a slight twist and it took off right away. Only ran as long as it took me to walk around it and turn it off. I have to get the exhaust rebent to fit the new manifold, so it's super loud. Very gratifying to hear it run. This weekend I will open the doors and do a quick timing adjustment. I still have to get my rad back from the shop, so won't be running it for very long.

Since rad is next, I'm working to patch the cross member where it was worn right through. Got some welding and drilling to do...