So.. a wrap up. I thought I would be done by Thursday night. 3 days later.... It's done. But the whirring still is apparent.

Painted bolt heads to make things prettier (yay OCD)


Added new Cam Gears


Lined up!



Painted other parts


I start the car... Sounds about right. (Next year new lifters!) This is without accessory belts on.



The next video doesn't do it justice, but there is a loud whine once I hook up accessories. Note: I tried alternator only.. little bit extra whine but nothing major. But power steering pump also, adds a lot. Watch above then immediately watch this one.


So that is still an issue.

Also, during the warm up, I noticed.. battery voltage 12.0 - 12.1 FK!

Dead Alternator? I hadn't logged in over a month nor before I started tearing it apart.

Only other thing I can think is I painted the adjustment arm to the alternator and that was a source of ground to the block. All connectors look fine.