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PaulM;2120 wrote: Brad, James, Austin Thanks for the quick and helpful replies. My biggest concern was the engine being seized up for some reason and Austin put my mind to rest on that. I have read a little on the alusil engines but feel better now. I'll dispense with the ATF but will still turn over by hand to make sure it's free. I really don't plan on running it for more than 30-45 minutes total.
I'm prepared for many leaks. I imagine nearly every seal/gasket is dried out.
James, I've looked at Robert's web site and am very impressed with his work. I will take a look at Paul's site also - thanks for the info. Brad, appreciate the tips on the fluids. They will all be replaced as it goes back together. If the interior weren't so ratty, I would consider driving it as I work on it but the interior is a disaster.

Glad I could be helpful. These engines, particularly the US 4.7L, are as close to bulletproof as it gets. No thrust bearing concerns or timing belt concerns like on later cars. My '84 sat up for about 10 years before I got it running again. All it took to get running again was a hot battery, a fuel pump, and some fresh gas. Didn't idle well. Cleaned all grounds, replaced fuses, and replaced all the old rubber intake components. About $500 and 5 hours of work invested later, I had a darn near road worthy 928 again.

I managed figure out how to shrink my photo to an acceptable size. This is just after I got it home and had rinsed off the accumulation of dust & dirt. I'll clean up some more and post later. I'll shrink some more pics I took as I get time. I'm on the road right now so might be a few days.

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Paul,
You have a heck of a project before you but you have a realistic time line and it will be a nice labor of love for you! When you are done you will have a GREAT CAR!