start, died, no re-start after new head gasket

[BradMph]

Uhhh the flap isn't opening because the choke is engage on your cold engine. It will open fully when it warms up.
Fuel pump is connected correctly right. Hoses going to the in/out/return or depending on how many hose you have. There is no pump in the tank, so the fuel pump on the head is the only one. Be sure the push rod is in correctly. It's a PIA to install, but if you turn the motor a little it will take tension off and make it easier. Sounds like your very close to completion soon as you solve the fuel starving problem. Don't get too deep into the search, because it worked before you started and you haven't done enough to make the fuel stop. You apparently have made a change in something putting it back together, though not a serious change just a forgetful Oooops probably. Stick with the fuel issue and make sure there is fuel in the tank too, lol. Check those fuel lines going to the pump to be sure you put the back on pump correctly and that the pump rod is doing what it is suppose to do.

Oh and the torque doesn't get tighter if you keep clicking it. It is set to not get tighter, that what the whole design of a torque wrench is about. Goes to required amount and releases by use of a spring inside the wrench. After your done using the torque wrench, always remember to release the setting and put the handle back to it's 0 reading so spring doesn't get trained for the torque you used and make the wrench incorrect.


TDC compression stroke the first 2 rockers on the #1 piston of the head are always loose, or in a relaxed position making the valves completely closed on the chamber. Easy way to reassure TDC compression.