It's ALIVE!!!!
As is always the case, I had some things slow me down. First, I had a water leak at one of the heater hoses. Easy fix, but still took some time to get it right. Then I had a slight leak where my filler neck connects to my custom tank. Again, easy fix, but still ate up some time.
The thing that really took a lot of time was an electrical issue. The computer trigger needs power both in the run AND start modes. The circuit I hooked it to only had power in the run mode, but goes dead during start. I still haven't found a suitable wire - I finally just temporarily jumpered it to try and start the car.
Finally, getting oil pressure up took a bit of time. I took out the spark plugs and turned it over. Not the most ideal way, but for a broken in engine that has sat for a year, I think that was fine. Spark plugs went back in.
Then, I turned the key to start it for real, OMG it started first try!!!!!!!! :hello2:
I got it up to temperature, but by this time, I had to stop to head to a college graduation party for my good friends daughter. The only thing is that the timing does not quite seem right. When measuring with an old fashioned timing light it seems WAY too advanced, but then again, the FAST distributor is supposed to be mounted 30* BTDC. So I need to stop and figure some things out, get my act together, and be sure the timing is where it is supposed to be. Other than that and the computer trigger wire, everything else worked like a champ. I am thrilled!
Pictures and maybe a video coming (if I can figure out how to post it on YouTube)...
Thanks for all the support and well wishes FBBO! This is a MAJOR milestone for me!