Looks like Mr. Doner is getting his project under control. I have an engine job
that's growing rather than shrinking. May I jump into this thread where folks are already on topic or should I start a new thread.


To make it short, I scored a cheap om617.952 and tranny off the floor of
a machinist shop, unknown history. Cold compression is:

300
110 (add oil: 190)
210 (add oil: 210)
300
285

Chain stretch via notch method: 5 degrees.
I believe this lump has good enough bones to fix up rather than start over.
I started replacing the chain but let it jump, so I can't do any more compression or leak down testing. Head's coming off, we'll be looking at bores soon.