No start issue Im a little frustrated

Or how to make yourself feel like a moron

Thanks to all for posting.

Its running ! :toothy7:

Did not install the electric pump, that'll be returned tomorrow $.

Pulled the old plugs and turned the motor over for 10-15 seconds to blow the cylinders out a little. Then stuck the new plugs in. Finally figured out where the damned bowl vents are on this carb. Not real obvious to me at least, this is an old aftermarket carter afb and does not have the brass vents on other carters Im familiar with. If you ever need to know where they are, they are semi rectangular holes on the towers for the step up pistons. Poured gas into the vents and tried again, repeated several times and some more futzing with the timing - it started.

Ran it for about 10 minutes at 2500 rpm, set the timing and then all hell broke loose with the cooling system - it ran up real high in the temp and I shut her down. It restarts fine but started getting hot all over again. Running straight water for now.

Checked the thermostat and it opens at 180F on the stove with a pot of water a thermometer and slow heating, so thats not the cooling issue. Imagine it needs the glycol to extend the boiling point to avoid boiling over.

At least the start issue is a done deal.

Next demon may be the cooling system, but that's another adventure.

thanks again for everyone's help, and patience.