Good progress today! Got the dash finished--radio, speakers, speedometer, etc. Tested hookups by connecting battery to the wire harness. Everything works-radio, turn signals, brake lights, heater blower, and interior lights!
Got the engine nearly ready for installation--checked header clearance to oil filter, valley cover edges ground to fit intake, intake port area machined to clear rocker covers. Fitted the starter heat shield and starter brace-to-motor mount bolt. Hooked up battery to test starter to engagement with ring gear--needed four shims to achieve proper engagement. I learned today that this can be measured by using a 1/8" drill as a gage. You should be able to insert the drill bit between the ring gear teeth and the starter shaft. If it won't fit, you need more shims.
