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COPs, so no wires. haven’t checked for arcing. Maybe I should pull COPs and checks for oil leaks but there’s not a drop of oil anywhere and no CEL so I doubt it’s that. Im wondering if I can pull data, freeze frame, if that’s easy enough to do in a situation like this. Look at throttle, O2, etc.

Fresh fuel, good battery, check oil. Check spark. Once running change oil and filter. Then go over other components - tyres, brakes if spongy (move it slowly and test brakes). Once all that checks out and you can legally drive it, go for a gentle drive to get things moving again. You might encounter dead CV boots shortly after getting her going again. Rust would certainly be an issue I reckon. Check the usual places. That’s what I can think of from the top of my head. Cheers Bennie

I don't bother with an engine stand. Just use a few blocks of spare lumber on the garage floor. It's not perfect, and OSH may not approve, but it works. And it's not that difficult to remove the engine, but you do need a lift of some sort.