Got the new engine install done. Took awhile to get distributor timed since valve covers were pretty much glued on. I gave up on removing them when they were showing signs of bending, even while be tapped from below with a pine 2x4 on the lip. Didn't have a spare set of gaskets so I left them and had to watch the #7 cylinder valves from the oil fill port and then count 1/2 turn of the flywheel and then line up the timing mark. It worked, and I fired it up today and set the timing quick to 10 deg before TDC then did the cam break in by running between 2000-2500 rpm for 25 mins. All went well, no leaks, great oil pressure the whole time, and temps around 180or so. What a great feeliing! I was pretty relaxed after that. I then pulled it back in the shop and drained the oil and then watched the superbowl.
