Timing is perfect as I can make it without starting it up and using a timing light...which my neighbor has right now. It was a remarkable experience to put all that together. It took two tries before I got that "one tooth" glitch straightened out. That's likely par for the course. The B belt alligns every two rotations (check) and the #1 TDC every 6 revolutions all marks line up (check).
I'm at present putting the intake manifold back on. I set the engine to #1 TDC and removed the distributor: getting to a couple bolts on the manifold will be easier that way.
I hand-cranked the engine several times to get oil circulating from the new pump. ANY SUGGESTIONS OR POINTERS ARE VERY APPRECIATED...I'm not sure what kind of flow I'm supposed to be seeing, or if the pump needed priming...it came fully assembled.
One cool design I noticed is that the cam shaft has a trough running the length of the head that oil puddles in. The cams dip down into it and will always have plenty of oil.
In pouring oil onto the valve asembly to fill the pan up to dip-stick max, I heard leaking below. I discovered that putting the distributor in was important if I'm to add oil this way. That was the only leak.
I had the thermostat housing upside-down: the distributor won't go into place if the hose connector is in the lower position.
So for now I'm taking a break, to get away from "myself" for a while. Need to go get some butts and a snack. Any suggestions for pre-ignition I will deeply appreciate. All is well, for now.
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