It think I reached a milestone, the 1772 is back together and it runs.
Upgrades are;
1. New filters and fuel lines. (tank was cleaned out as well.)
2. New glow plugs.
3. New belts.
4. Glow plug relay mod.
5. Gear reduction starter.
6. Mini Denso alternator. (that may have to come back off, because I don't think the turbo will fit with the alternator there, but that's a story for a different day!)
7. New battery cables made from 0 gauge cable.
8. CV drives shaft upgrade.
9. Valves adjusted.
Thanks for all the input / help along the way.
Link to a short video.
https://youtu.be/Bp29rhFRnsQ