The lighting stinks, I know. It was late when we got it bolted in:
and then cut the valve covers to allow us to adjust the rockers / valve lash with it running without taking an oil bath:
I didn't think Vic would mind. It's for a good cause.
and with a couple of the other previous owner, cobbled-together repairs out of the way, like
a driveshaft with a smaller than normal end welded on:
a stretched power steering mount pushed back into alignment:
and an engine "harness" with many hidden secrets (completely untaped by us and either properly soldered or wires replaced):
We were finally able to move it once again under its own power:
and while we didn't get a video of the very first run, this is what it sounds like with a little more required tinkering: