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argo 1: I figure what you should do considering the scenario you laid out is to pull the engine and do a complete teardown. This way you can Magnaflux the rods and their bolts, take a good look at the crank and inspect the block. You might crack check the crank, too. Check the valve springs for open and closed pressure, look at the valves and seats, lay a straight edge on the heads . . . all the stuff you would do in a complete engine rebuild.

Might as well re-ring your engine and install new bearings. Make sure you keep those lifters in order if they are the flat-tappet style. And while you have it all apart, now's the time to do any engine upgrades you might have been thinking about during those long winter evenings.

Don't forget the rest of the powertrain. This is a prefect time to replace the clutch, if need me. This can get involved, but don't forget the transmission. If it shifted Ok, it probably doesn't need anything except maybe a rear seal. On back, there's the driveshaft. Check the U-joints. There's more, but you get the idea.