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Opened just fine for me on my end.

Replace the crank seal. What’s the issue with the balancer?

I thought the stock radiator was a 2 row system. Has yours been replaced at one time. I went to the Hart’s radiator site. Looks impressive. These type of shops along with machine shops are fading away.

Please post the photos in the Classified section.

No need for a tube bender if you’re not set on authenticity. Install a couple of flex lines.

Might be over thinking the washer situation a bit. Do the install and snug them down. I realize you’re dealing with aluminum casings on the carbs. Someone might have a better idea. Using a torque wrench on aluminum scares me a bit. Keep in mind you should be dealing with only 5lbs of pressure.

I think you will find that the diaphragm is cracked. Take a pistol grip vacuum tool and test it. $20 dollar investment. Another option is 123 distributors or a Chinese distributor off eBay.

Have you tested the vacuum advance? The FSM has a test for it. Chances are with the age of these cars the diaphragm is probably leaking.

I think to start with multiple pics of your engine bay for every component in question. My first instinct is you mentioned a ProTuner fuel rail. Would like to see how you have that installed. FPR etc. and how the return line is piped. My two cents

If his cylinders are dry I believe he’s got a fuel delivery problem. I’d start by routing a injector line to a bottle and check for fuel delivery.

So every plug is dry? No fuel reaching the cylinders?

Curious what the reasoning was?

Putting an exhaust system on without a lift is a bit sketchy especially with the layout you’re dealing with. Not being able to look at different angles and see clearly it’s definitely difficult.

Vey fortunate, Only an hour away.

I recently bought a few items from Jenny. Interior parts, hatch glass etc. Here’s a pic of the vents I bought from her. Amazing condition. Easy to work with and always ready to help.