Autopsy Completed: Results #2
I used the GM EOS on assembly. I primed the engine using a drill and a priming shaft. I had all settings correct for immediate fire-up. It started and I held the idle between 2,000-2,300 RPM for a half hour (the neighbors LOVED that with the 2 chamber Flowmasters.....) Returned it to idle and set the carbs. Shut it down and changed the oil & filter and double checked the valve lash (adjustable hydraulics.....) Started it up and took it easy driving it until it started tapping from the lobes disappearing.... Grand total: 20-25 miles.
So far I'm having a sense of humor over all this......:|