'73 2.0 Motor Purchased at an Estate Sale Options

[germaneighter]

It's been a long time since I've posted anything here. (My '74 has been in mothballs for many years, waiting for my retirement).

I was at an estate sale a couple of weeks ago where I purchased a '73 2.0 motor that was mounted on an engine stand. It looks to be a rebuild project. The heads look newly reworked. No rockers, tubes, or pushrods have been installed. (These parts were also included (new) along with most all required tin, fan, shroud and fuel injection.) #GA008920

The reason for this post: The oil galley plugs appear to have been soldered over then coated with JB weld. I've chipped the JB weld off some of them, only to be surprised by the solder. Has anyone seen this done? Any ideas on how to proceed?

FYI - I pulled a head to determine bore & stroke. It appears to be stock. Heads have been gone through and look like they were done well (just from visual inspection) They have new valves, springs, & guides and were bead blasted.

thanks

[914sgofast2]

The 2 liter crank and rods are worth $100 just by themselves. I would disassemble it and see what's inside and measure the case for distortion from the idiotic welding/brazing done by the DAPO. Used engine cases (and some motors) are pretty cheap, especially the 1.7 liter engines that nobody wanted in the past. If the 2 liter crank, rods, pistons, and cylinders are good, plus the 2 liter heads which seem good from your description, then you really scored. Ditch that Type 1 oil pump; they just don't ever work well in a Type 4 engine unless you are willing to do a lot of custom fitting/machining work.