then before giving up on that motor i would try to get a radiator on it and start up and run it for a while with fresh oil. rig it to drive around if you can. then after getting it good and hot and such do the compression test. cant tell much from an engine that has been sitting so long.

tom w

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..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.