Great minds think a like
"I think Im going to lengthen the rod side by shortening the actual adjustable adjustable linkage (shiny gray part) by cuttign it in half and redrilling the brake pedal pin."
I primed the engine for the 3rd time --- each time hitting 40psi --- but never got oil out of rockers ...... think Im going to call it ok though as its not a new engine so doubt theirs any oil galley alignmnet/feed issues ..... I've heard it can take up to 3 minutes of engine crank before oil feeds.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOUhz6nBfwc
Now to finish off the coolant hoses ....... secure teh transmisison in place with some drilled holes ..... go get some fuel .... check everything over and wire here up dodgy like to start it .......