Introducing Project "Scabra Tulitque"

The timing upon initial fire-up was exactly TDC. I re-adjusted it to 10 degrees BTDC. The dwell was reading 20 while cranking, but then 28-30 idling (that was strange). I adjusted the carb mixture screws which sped up the idle speed. Dropped the idle speed back down and re-installed the vacuum advance hose. Specs call for 600 RPM idle with headlights on, I raised it a tad in order to smooth the idle out a bit more.

There is quite a jar/clunk when shifting from park to either reverse or drive. The temperature on the intake manifold near the temp sensor was 180 degrees according to the CEN-TECH infrared thermometer. The factory coolant temperature and fuel gauge are not working (there is an aftermarket mechanical oil pressure gauge installed by a previous owner).

After I pulled back into garage, I noticed a small puddle of oil on the concrete. I can drive it around now (a little disconcerting with no factory power steering or power brakes) except the registration is not current (non-op status).