Some minor updates I've missed last time.
Exhaust manifolds had minor wrappage what I only noticed at assembly. They are now flat again
Replaced all the joints in the gear shifting linkage for a more precise shifting, but missed the foam in the joint on the gearbox. It's replaced now, which eliminated the remaining play.
The biggest update is about the clutch lever. It has been replaced to the late Ghibli / QP4 and 3200GT spec which utilizes cam follower bearings to mitigate the heavy clutch feeling.
Finally the engine is now properly timed, took some effort to get into factory specs, but all good now. Went back with a lot less fight than last time after dropping the subframe too (had to do it as I was without assistance). Everything is connected now and ready for a start.
I planned to do it today, but last time while searching for the noise I wasn't paying proper attention, it was running only on idle for max 10 minutes. This time I want to pay more attention because of the new rings. Any suggestions for mineral engine oil to be used for the first few hundred kms?