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I just re-began work on a 64 Bonneville, with T6R heads, and it finally gave me spark. The previous problem was not getting any spark when I kicked it, but when I flicked the key it had some. All of a sudden, it has kicking spark, the lights work, and all's good. Anyway, I'm set to have it running soon. I know I need lead additive in it for gas, new oil, etc. But, what else should I do mechanically before I really take it out for a ride? I removed and completely cleaned the carb, points are set, and it just needs cleaned up really good to look better. I also have a slightly large oil problem. Every time I kick it over more than 5 times or so, it leaks oil out of the left side cover on the engine. I checked the 2 bolts towards the back, on the bottom, and loosened then re-tightened both. The gasket I believe is the culprit. It was also leaking at the pressure check valve, but that's been replaced with a oil pressure gauge, which I tightened all joints on. That solved that part of the problem. As long as I'm at it, on the carb, which is concentric, there's a small, about 3mm wide, 8mm tall brass button on the side of the carb. What's it for? Thanks, Kyle
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