Well it seems to me to be in good shape. I think it has just sat on some shelf for many a year. I would like to learn and investigate the engine, make sure that if I do need to swap it in, I am putting something good. So here we go. Took off the top cover, came off nice and seems pretty clean. Took off the points plate and have the screws holding the left and right shaft housing in some penetrant for today. The screws looks to have never seen a screwdriver look new. I do have the manual and have watched the videos but will still like to ask some questions from our experts.
First one, when removing the camshaft nuts, should the engine be at any specific orientation?
Second should I remove the camshaft tensioner before I remove the left and right holders?