SHE LIVES!!
It took about 1 year to the day and a lot of learning, but the Scamp is running again. Boy does it sound wonderful. When we first got it started, I found some oil leaks and a coolant leak that needed to be addressed, so we shut her off and let it cool so I could get to them without burning the **** out of myself on the headers.
Leaks repaired, I adjusted the idle setting and got the timing correct (I think). It idles wonderfully around 900 RPM and is maintaining a steady temperature.
Took it around the block to feel it shift, but the alignment is pretty far out. I think when I adjusted the torsion bars to raise the front, I tweaked the camber. No worries, I have an appointment for an alignment next week. It’s on the trailer currently, ready to be dropped off at the shop.
Thanks everyone for all the help and support! This has been an incredibly rewarding journey.
