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From the factory they had engine overspray on them which soon burned off.

This is a serious problem. Remove the intake if you can't find it.

You need to inspect the ring gear 360*.

I dislike putting some unknown engine built by some Bozo in my car.

You are out of gas.

Pulley goes on until it bottoms out. A 1/2" impact gun will bottom it.

Yes on the RTV, sometimes they leak.

Rebuilt heads? I don't think so. Are all these valves new? Are you reusing the old valves? Bad idea.

Intake manifold has no provision for heated choke. Manual choke cable incorrectly installed. Replacing the carb for one with an electric choke might be wise.

It looks like your vacuum advance is not hooked up correctly. It requires ported vacuum usually from the front of the carb where you have attached the choke pull-off. That diaphragm requires full time vacuum. With vacuum hoses improperly connected, re-check your timing, maybe 6-8* advanced...

Check timing, but probably carb accelerator pump.

This is common on stroker motors. .002 and even.040 is not enough as crank and rods "grow" at speed. This is why many of us have a good machinist in our back pocket.

If you have a brake failure, front or rear, then that little switch/wire warns you.

In my opinion, all engines should be built with roller lifters. This allows better durability and eliminates oil issues.

Isn't there a spacer or spring missing between those rockers?

I have seen similar things that appear to be a small defect in the casting.

Stethoscope is good. A long piece of heater hose also works by moving one end around the engine and the other end in your ear.

Four barrel and intake are good but headers will make a big difference.

This is not a "weak point". On high performance applications this is good insurance. In high torque events the motor torques to the right tending to rip apart the left motor mount. This occurs with original type mounts. Having "locking type" motor mount or a torque strap will keep the motor in...

Headers are a must! Buy them used. Used aluminum heads, intake. Stock ignition. Mild cam.

Bad bearings do not "tick".

Have you checked with a draw file to see if the adapter is flat?

Now I know how to spell "catty wompis". Is that one word or two?

Hughes 426 sbm is pushing 700hp.

Carb.

Your vacuum advance is in the correct position in the picture. Install cap and find #1. Is timing mark at TDC on compression? If something is off, you may need to reorient your intermediate shaft.

Remove each bolt and coat it with RTV.

The filters you are showing are dealer replacements for when you brought your new car back for an oil change. These would be correct on your new car after it's first oil change.

You should run a PCV valve to vent crankcase pressure.

The 273 is a good running, reliable small small block.