If you have the original IP on the '85 engine you can time it with what is known as the A-B timing light. This is a lot easier and arguably more reliable than drip tests. You might be able to borrow this equipment from a forum member => search for the tool rental thread.

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1992 W201 190E 1.8 171,000 km - Daily driver
1981 W123 300D ~ 100,000 miles / 160,000 km - project car stripped to the bone
1965 Land Rover Series 2a Station Wagon CIS recovery therapy!
1961 Volvo PV544 Bare metal rat rod-ish thing

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