x2 on the rust free.

If the body is solid, you can get replacement engines for not a whole lot of money. I wouldn't focus on the engine all that much except as negotiating leverage. The key is the body.

Valve adjustment, injectors, glow plugs, filters and fuel should make a huge difference in making it run better. Blow by could be a decent indicator of condition.

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