Fibonachu I went out Friday to check out a few other things at Pickets and took a look. It appears to be in good shape and the trans brake looked like it was all there. Don't know if it was completely functional as I just started to listen to engine. Might have a use for the 261 in another project.
It's still sitting at $360 as I type this. Engine along is worth more that. Would be nice to see it rolling down US 20/26 or Highway 44 Tuesday morning to begin a new life.