I hoped to have it running tomorrow but I decided now was the time to detail the painted parts, because why…. Cuz I have it beat this time for sure (I hope) if not I will be learning patience and acceptance of the noise and move on but HAD to give it one more try.
Ok all back together and running again.
This is a rough start up, but close, no timing gun yet or adjustments, just ballpark close to break the cam in. I can hear it is way off, we will get that changed, but the good news is the motor has no lifter noise that would be considered excessive and I can live with that.