[UGAK5]

Thanks guys - it does feel awesome. I finally feel like I am on the down hill side now!

So, here is what got added to the list after letting the engine run in a bit today:

1) Temp Gauge is slamming all the way to the far right (past H) when the key is turned. Bad ground maybe?

2) Tranny hard cooling line (top on, the pressure side, TH350) is leaking at the line nut and fitting to the case. Anyone know an easy source for the case fitting? After searching, I found various descriptions of what size it is. 1/4 NPT, NPTS, tapered, straight, etc. I just need one. Bottom one is fine. It seemed buggered when I hooked up about 45 days ago - kicking myself for not changing it then. I hate the smell of ATF. Ha!

3) My Accel ceramic 8mm plug wires that are designed to fit this engine DON'T. I'll trim them all to fit - just another chore.

Honestly, if that's I have to fuss about for the first start, I'm in good shape!