Yes , I did put the rocker back and have a long list of things I need to check before I fire up the motor. 

On 8/22/2022 at 8:24 PM, madkaw said:

Worst thing you can do to these engines is to NOT use them. Just starting them up now and then is not enough.  I'd put it back on and go thrash on it down a back road .  

Good advice. I gave mine a quick rip this morning, it's faster than I remembered.