Some clarifications:
When I purchased this vehicle the engine was in and bolted down.
Never started...distributor wasnt' in, starter not in, no radiator, no carbs although the intake and headers were bolted on.
After soaking for weeks I decided to pull the head and side covers to be on the safe side and that's when I found 3 stuck lifters. Up until then I had not exerted much force not wanting to bend push rods..... But I could get it to turn maybe 1/3 round back and forth.
Its basically just a short block sitting in the engine bay now. Oh, I also know the starter is good. Its rebuilt by a fellow friend that's been in the business for years, Rebuilt and tested.
Perhaps the oil pump bolt....or maybe the cam as mentioned. I think its time to either pull the timing cover, or just pull it and put it on the engine stand where we can check it out. After its sat for about 10-15 years I think I need to do it anyway. I want to make sure the bearings, cam and such have plenty of assembly lube! Its just to much good nice new stuff to not do it.
I will say, as I took off the pans/covers, the intake/exhause and some other little things, it appears the guy knew what he was doing and wasn't a novice..... well, something is wrong!!
As mentioned I still can't do very much so I'm at my nephews mercy here. He will gladly help but time is limited. Maybe if I paid him
Thank you guys for your input. I will keep you posted.
