Thanks for the interest guys.I figure there is an insulation out there in this high tech space age thin enough to shroud and protect the distributor on the 250, the 292 is easier.The right angle drive idea is great on a truck but a Nova not good. I do not think it necessary to go the crank trigger way at this stage. When running on the test stand I will put a thermocouple on it to see what's happening. This head with early valve cover and traditional carbs etc will look old school as per the Wayne head. I had to slightly bulge the end of the metal valve cover to fit over the rockers, hardly noticeable, Tom will have it sorted with his cover.
