@Dead Parrot
Interesting that you mention that, I was just reading in my Quadrajet book about the epoxy sealing being a temporary fix & instead drilling and tapping a plug. Starting really isn't a big deal to me. Is it worth fixing the plugs?
Power train is 350 SBC with RV cam (supposedly), SM465, NP205, Dana 44 front & 14 bolt FF rear, 4.10 ratios.
Lever looks to be on inner already: