Finally started my stroked and blown big block and I was keeping the RPM around 2500 to break in the cam.
The headers started turning red and the #3 spark plug boot caught on fire so I killed the ignition.

I hadn't even tried to set the timing yet since I was busy with watching the tach and too hyped about listening to the sound!

It wouldn't start again that evening but did start the next morning. I only let it run for 30 seconds or so just to make sure I hadn't killed it from the heat.

I know timing and running lean can produce heat but would appreciate any advice on where to focus my first corrections.

500 cu.in.
671 Dyer's blower.
forgot which cam (I know this may be important)
dual Edelbrock 600s
no name electric pump. Started at about 6lbs but I didn't check the guage after the engine started.

Thanks,
Roy
(and I will apologize for slow responses as I don't have easy access to the internet.)