1966 Barracuda, Commando 4bbl, 4 speed restoration

Dude, you implemented several strategies that ARE NOT part of the STANDARD service procedure -- and got the sucker working! It may seem like a small thing, but I'm amazed by your ingenuity to get this going. Hats off! Nice work! Oh, and thanks for sharing.
What was the worst that could happen? It could not "not work" any harder than it already was... :)