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I know what ya mean Steve, quit a bit early myself!!! I had to though, I got a late start today and had to make up for it by leaving early!

Originally Posted by Dave Severson

I know what ya mean Steve, quit a bit early myself!!! I had to though, I got a late start today and had to make up for it by leaving early!

Hmmm,that sounds like cabin fever setting in..snow bothering you a bit Dave???
Rather you than me..I like it where it is,top of the mountain,half an hours drive..
Sounds good Steve,rumbling big block on the menu,for ya neighbors..

Spent most of today working on the truck. I quickly found the wiring issue was indeed a bad neutral start switch. The wiring at this point is pretty basic and straight foward so I figured it was that or the grounds. I was stymied by the amount of time it took to install the distributer. hand cranking the engine to get to top dead center, and then placing the distributor which doesn't drop all the way due to the oil drive shaft is frustrating to say the least. But eventually it dropped in right and is roughly in the right place. After that it took a fair amount of time just assembling the Taylor wires! So with some regret we left off there for tonight, and tomorrow will involve a trip to the gas station for fresh gas in the new tank, fluids to tranny and radiator, and hopefully no leaks. Getting close.

Originally Posted by stovens

Spent most of today working on the truck. I quickly found the wiring issue was indeed a bad neutral start switch. The wiring at this point is pretty basic and straight foward so I figured it was that or the grounds. I was stymied by the amount of time it took to install the distributer. hand cranking the engine to get to top dead center, and then placing the distributor which doesn't drop all the way due to the oil drive shaft is frustrating to say the least. But eventually it dropped in right and is roughly in the right place. After that it took a fair amount of time just assembling the Taylor wires! So with some regret we left off there for tonight, and tomorrow will involve a trip to the gas station for fresh gas in the new tank, fluids to tranny and radiator, and hopefully no leaks. Getting close.

Yeehaaa,kick er in the guts Trev...
Video please...

Wha hoooooo! Not only started but this is how it sounds!

Should have added no leaks either. I wasn't sure if the raiator, or tranny may develop leaks, not to mention the fuel system! Took a while to put in my fuel assending unit, which delayed the overall startup by a few hours. One of the bolts that holds the assending unit down broke off while bolting it on, so I had to drill it out, used a screw extractor, but just ate the whole thing vs. backing it out. Will have to put a helicoil or tap to a bigger thread size for that hole, but not a huge deal. I was relieved no gas leaked out when I filled it.

Broke in cam today per manufacturer of longblocks warranty instructions. Found a small gas leak from brass nipple in tank(had put teflon tape around the threads where it is now leaking from) Wish I had taken the time to pet a fuel shut off inline to make it easier to drain the gas tank!
So tomorrow I will be buying a shut off that will be inline close to the tank, before the cartridge fuel filter, which will also be going in. I was recogmended Gasoila soft set sealant for fuel threads which hopefully someone will be selling around here! I also found a small leak from the waterpump/intake connection which started once the thermostat kicked open. Luckily it was just a loose clamp and easily stoped with just a little clamp tightening.
The biggest thing was when I started my timing light and saw it at 50 degrees running smoothly! I guess my number one wire is moved one space over? Chime in with your thoughts on this one! Must have something to do with either the wires or the distributor placement!
The correct setting for the cam is -5 degrees.