Out of Storage After 35 Years - Couple Questions

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I've read about oil in the cylinders and priming the oil pump, but I have a couple other questions. This 340 wasn't stored well. In looking at the oil filter mount in pic #1, does this look like the previous owner used a 90 deg adapter. I know he used headers. If so what do I need to do to return to the straight spin on. I'm using manifolds and want to make my life easy as possible.

Second, he had homemade engine mounts to fit a slant k frame (pic #2). I'm using a spool k with matching control arms and sway bar. I bought new motor mount brackets. My question is can I use his bolts and do the mounts orient on the block ears the same way these do in the picture?

I appreciate any advice you can provide.

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That is the regular spin on oil filter setup. (not 90 degree)
 
If it really been sitting for that long. Pull the motor, brake it down and do a ring and bearing change at least to check the motor over.
 
Scody21 said:
If it really been sitting for that long. Pull the motor, brake it down and do a ring and bearing change at least to check the motor over.
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core plugs / drill 4 opposing holes in the filter plate pull the pan(35 yr dino sludge)and a new oil pump
 
As you can see the motor is already out of the car.

If you oiled the cylinder crank it without the plugs.
Check freeze plugs.
 
No way I'd go to all the trouble of putting that engine in a car without checking it out completely first. Even if you can run it out of the car, I'd for sure pull the pan, check bearings, pull the timing cover(there's bound to be some corrosion there), new timing chain if needed, install new brass freeze plugs, and new gaskets and seals. If you can do a compression test out of the car, I'd do that too. At least do a psuedo- leak down test with an air hose to see if it has any major burnt valves.
 
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