A long story on the engine. I'll try to make it short as I can. Was my father-in law's car. In 94 he had 289 taken out and a 302 put in. Engine was sooped up with Edelbrock 600 cfm carb, performer 302 intake, semi-radical cam, bored out 30 over, and everything else put in brand new. A so-called friend of his took the car to restore about a week after the engine was rebuilt, completely disassembled the car, and stole around $5,000 from my father-in-law over 4 years and did "nothing". Father-in-law passed away in 98, I inherited in pieces in 99, and just completed the restoration. Car hasn't been driven in 8 1/2 years and probably has 30 miles on the rebuilt engine. I've cranked it every weekend the past 3 1/2 years and changed the oil every 4 months. The mechanic can't be found and I have no idea what's been done or what's inside the engine. It sounds sweet and tomorrow afternoon it will hit the road for the first time (very short trip to start out with). I know everything there is to know about the bodywork and assembly on this car, but I am clueless and know nothing about engines. That's why I ask so many stupid questions. I don't mean to be offensive or insulating in any way. I'd also like to know if anyone foresees any engine problems I may have since the vehicle hasn't been street driven in almost 8 1/2 years. Thanks again for all the advice.
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