Just an update - yep I still have this thing. I did take the time to get it running since one of the guys interested in it wanted to know if it would run. It has a bad fitting on the fuel line at the car, so it leaks fuel, but I splashed a little gas in the car, tossed a battery in it and it fired right up with no smoking etc..
It is certainly not roadworthy, but it does answer the questions as to whether or not the engine is still good. I can say for certain that the answer is YES.
Not than anyone remotely cares, but I thought I would post that I finally sold this one. I just kept it posted - - it took awhile, but good ole Craigslist found me a buyer!
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