Went to start the engine on Saturday and had to shim the starter a bit so the pinion would engage the flywheel. After that, it started on the first crank.
Oil pressure was good (about 65 psi cold), but I must've had an air pocket at the intake by the thermostat and water temp sender, because my fan didn't come on and I shut it down due to the temperature rising. There was also a coolant leak at the POS swivel water neck. I've tried vaseline on the O-ring, RTV, and flat sanding the mating surface, still leaks.
I ordered a different water neck that should be in today. Hope to get the timing, idle, and carb tuned and go for a drive soon.
Daniel