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So thankful for all the help. I seriously don't think I would have had such a successful test run without y'all. A short clip of the end of the test run posted below. A few minor leaks - around distributor as I did not use the right size seal. Also the oil pressure sending unit (how do you best seal that?).
Biggest issue is a leak between the head and block behind/at number 4 cylinder. Am almost positive it is not leaking from either the valve cover or intake. I took a camera back there and saw no evidence of that. PLUS I pulled the plug on 4 and it was a little wet. Anybody with experience on that issue? I see there is an oil return right there on the head. NOTE: I made the mistake of putting duct tape over both vents on the intake to avoid splashing, as I didn't have the proper vents yet. Could that increased pressure lend to this kind of leak? Checked torque on head bolts and they are good.
Anyway, here's the vid. Don't have it dialed in quite yet, but overall very pleased. Initial timing is at 15 BTDC. Also, around 15 seconds in, you can see my work-in-progress of relocating the gas tank to the bed.
Biggest issue is a leak between the head and block behind/at number 4 cylinder. Am almost positive it is not leaking from either the valve cover or intake. I took a camera back there and saw no evidence of that. PLUS I pulled the plug on 4 and it was a little wet. Anybody with experience on that issue? I see there is an oil return right there on the head. NOTE: I made the mistake of putting duct tape over both vents on the intake to avoid splashing, as I didn't have the proper vents yet. Could that increased pressure lend to this kind of leak? Checked torque on head bolts and they are good.
Anyway, here's the vid. Don't have it dialed in quite yet, but overall very pleased. Initial timing is at 15 BTDC. Also, around 15 seconds in, you can see my work-in-progress of relocating the gas tank to the bed.