Well she is finally here.

johnboywalt said

Not knowing the mileage of the engine, just knowing that is was running when the wiring melted, i planned on at least new rings and bearings, if the rest is good, prob just rebuild as is. I have the advantage of knowing it ran when parked, and where it has been the last 30 years. To me running it b4 seemed like a waste of time. There is no way i would not tear it apart, so i didnt/dont see the point of trying to run it first.

I am not a classic car aficionado, i know hondas and bmws.

So if this was slash is a grave error, let me know.
Technically all i would have to do to try i guess is put the valve cover back on and hook up a bat and get some plug wires.

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My question to you would be, if you believe the rings and bearings are in need of replacing, what would it hurt to run it first? You have nothing to loose, and literally thousands to gain. The burning wire had zero to do with the engine running or not running. Mopars and burnt wire are a given. These engines are somewhat bullet proof if maintained to any degree. Rings will come back around, bearings are usually pretty resilient. If a mopar guy installed this engine, I would put my money on it being a runnable engine. Then all you need to do is drop a performer intake and a reliable 4 bbl. Put your money on interior, body, brakes, cooling system, ext. and other pressing issues. Like one of the other guys said, “ you do you” but the majority here are totally in favor of running this engine before you decide to tear it down. I think it would be advice well taken.. worse scenario, your out a days work and you now have gained some knowledge of what needs to be done. ( or does not need to be done) good luck.