Thanks for the replies...

JJim:
Im sure the smoke is fuel related - no sweetness. I also used a 'block tester' and made sure there are no combustion gases in the coolant.

Getting it running well in the car it's in now seems like a good idea to me.

What else am i not thinking of that i need to plan for?

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