Thanks guys,

I will definitely check the timing. I tightened the distributor hold down where I could still move it by hand (not easily, it didn't move during the run).
So, the rotor is turning counterclockwise and I would retard by turning the distributor body clockwise?? or is my thinking off?

Prepped by turning the oil pump counterclockwise with an electric drill. Had 80lbs during this priming on a mechanical gauge (my fancy Nexus must not be getting a signal). Then stabbed the distributor and tried to start it. Found out the battery was really weak (barely turned over). Quickly pulled a battery from a running car and it started after a few tries (pumping the gas, choke on, a little starter fluid sprayed into the manifold, etc.)
As soon as it started I took it over 2000 since the cam was new.

Sorry to say I didn't notice the oil pressure after start.

On a subsequent start, the fuel line pressure drops to about 2.5 lbs while running. Just before starting, I had 5.5. Is this normal? The regulator is not working correctly so I had adjusted the pressure by restricting the return line. I only ran it for 17 seconds.