Need to replace the tired 20r in my '80. I went looking for a rebuildable 22r and ran into an '85 22r- totally complete. The guy wants $700 for it, but the truck only had 13,000 mi when wrecked. My worry is the motor has probably been sitting 6 years. Would you expect the seals to be dried out, valve seats corroded, and internal problems like this from sitting? Stuff I'm expecting
-carb plugged
-belts/ hoses needing to be replaced
-remove valve cover to inspect & replace gasket
-remove oil pan to inspect & replace gasket
If I went for it, I would be removing all emissions equip, carb, & vacum mess to replace w/ header and weber 38.
So what are your opinions on a motor thats been sitting for this long????