Well, engine can officially be classified as bad with low compression on several cylinders after a valve adjustment.

So much for being able to join the cheap wagons club!

I have an 83 300D motor on its way, stated as good compression and strong runner. Decent price I thought at 350 bucks out of a yard. The yard, based in jersey, was also able to put it on a truck that was already heading up here and worked it out where I can pick it up from one of the existing drop offs, so shipping is free!

Ill remove this one and put it on a stand for now, probably rebuild it in the long run.

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