The motor was stuck so some teardown was required
Only one piston was stuck and it broke free without too much persuasion
The engine was really oily but February is not the time to pressure wash outside
At least the head is clean when it goes back on
The shop manual calls for corks to plug the ends of the rocker arm assembly
This side is ready for the manifold
The manifold is fairly fragile but will work for now.
There is a carburetor somewhere on the bench
The haze lets you know it's running - 2 weeks after getting it home
After the tappets are adjusted and a little assembly it's time to play
Plenty of smoke, a rebuild is in order but one has to have some fun
Pulling stumps - the grass wasn't very nice there anyway