Today I removed the supply and return lines from the fuel pump, extended the lines and dropped them into a 1-gallon gas can under the car and used that as a fuel cell. It's on 4 jackstands so there is plenty of room under the car. I got it to start and stay running. I adjusted the idle up a little and played with the timing a bit and it will sit and idle without having to feather the throttle. No knocking or other troubling noises. When I put it in Drive and Reverse, nothing. After adding 2 qts of Type F, it goes in both forward and reverse. There is a terrible exhaust leak where the upper converter bolts to the exh manifold so it is loud and lots of fumes while under hood. I'll have to get that tightened up to eliminate or minimize the leak. I tried from above with 9/16, 5/8, 14 an 15 box ends, but none seemed to be the right size. Can someone tell me what size it should be? I'll try again another day from underneath with ratchet, socket, extension.
I made good progress this weekend; thanks again for all help provided.