Won't Fire - Need Help!

Conclusion / Summary

• Seated the power connection in the bulkhead connection to ignition and can now crank/fire the motor from the ignition switch
• Finished the cam break-in @ about 30 minutes @ 2500+ rpm
• Verified new Melling Oil Pump was HV and not HP (pressure)
• After installing the two screw-in plugs
  • Used SAE 30 Brad Penn Break-in Oil
  • Initial start-up oil pressure @ 2500 rpm was 70 lbs. Initial oil pressure seem better now that motor is stable and settled in...
  • After reaching operation temp @ 180 degrees
    • Oil pressure stayed consistent @ 50 lbs. @ 2500 rpm
    • Oil pressure @ 1000 rpm consistent @ 15 lbs.

Fairly satisfied at this point with start up and operating oil pressure. If I ever need to pull the timing chain cover off, will more likely install the two press-fit plugs behind the cam thrust plate. If I ever pull pan, will pull #5 main bearing and re-inspect for press-in plug. But, don't see a need at this point to make this a priority.

Will move onto next steps of solving small water leaks and start tuning..

Thanks all for your help, especially 67Dart273. Have really learned a lot from you guys!!

Curt