Update on the 2276 engine install and tune:
I heated and bent the Kafer strut that I removed to make clearance for the engine. I don't know exactly what the bar is made of but I heated this thing for over 20 minutes and it never turned red or anywhere close to it. I had a 5' pipe on the bar and finally got it to bend enough. I quenched it in oil to retain the hardness and re-installed it in it's place.
I am in the process of putting some road miles on the car and getting the carb jetting perfected and the timing set where it is happiest. My oil temps are staying around 190 which is good in my book. I am placing the engine up for sale, so pass the word.
