Pulled the IP back off and applied the new gasket without any problems. You just have to be very precise when inserting the IP into the block. I found that it was easier to leave the coupling collar on the splined shaft in the block. It made it much easier to just insert the IP into that collar. My timing mark in the IP was pointing at the top left screw. There were 4 screws, at each corner. Drip timing showed 1 drop each second, so it must be right. Here's a crappy pic, and a vid of it running at 26 degrees BTDC. Stuttered a little at first, but seemed to run great once it warmed up. Let me know if you can tell my ear if it sounds out of timing.



OM617 Run after head rebuild and injection pump timing to 26 BTDC - YouTube