18 October 2015 - Coolant hose replacement

Today I finished installing heater core hoses, radiator hoses, bypass cooling hoses.  Installed the carb and fuel line with filter.  Put coolant in the radiator topped it off and started it up for the firt time in a month or so.  The engine started just like it should but there is some sort of vacuume leak that was not there before the intake manifold removal.  Ran the engine for about 15 minutes or so to get air out of the coolant system and to check for leaks of any kind.  There were no leaks, coolant or fuel.  Did see that the electric engine temp gauge indicates around 220 degrees but the mechanical gauge reads a steady 190 degrees.  Also checked the dipstick for coolant in the oil after the 15 minute run and no coolant as of yet.  If the coolant leakage problem is resolved I will need to replace the oil again just to be sure the oiling system and bearings are ok.