Fresh 2.7, doesn't want to wake up Options

[930cabman]

My /6 conversion is going on 3 years as it seems as many do. I had a local old school reputable shop build the stock 2.7, case was done at Ollies, .... should be a great engine. Finally trying to get her barking, but just won't take hold. While cranking she wants to start, but when I release the starter, she conks out. We have a spark (not real significant), timing is close, carbs appear ok.

Is it possible the valves or maybe rings are not sealing because the engine sat for about 2 years?

[930cabman]

What appears to be some sort of pressure valve inside the new Mahle oil filter has apparently malfunctioned. The oil filter console is straight through, so no possibility of an issue there. I had another Mahle oil filter on the shelf and looking into the center opening it looked different. I plugged it all together and now the oil is flowing through the filter (warm to the touch) and my hard wired oil pressure gauge is reading differently.

Victory and she barks nicely.

thanks all