[blueovalfanatic]

Thanks for the pics. Thats pretty much what id like to do. I am just trying to figure out what I would need to just start it. I dug a wiring book out earlier tonight and was brainstorming for awhile. I obviously have to have the ignition module for the electronic ignition, but if the engine was ran just off a couple batteries, it seems that would eliminate the need for the alternator, voltage regulator, ignition switch, etc..

"Once in awhile" would be defined by first off, breaking the cam in. Then maybe once every few weeks or so for a few minutes here and there. I was wondering mainly about the electronic ignition, but it seems all I would need is to wire up the ignition module to the coil and distributor, a starter, battery- with the in-line type push button between the battery and starter.

Again, it would run only off the battery of course, but a decent battery should provide ample running time for all I want it to do. The cooling system would be intact. The mechanical fuel pump would draw right from a gas can.

The guages would be mechanical also. I dont like them much for the finished car, but should be ample for monitoring the engine while its running, and being mechanical, would keep it simple. The cheap guages are surely not extremely accurate, but would be used as much as just a reference point as anything.

Wouldnt this work? Am I missing anything that you can see?

Greg