Engine of barn find-steps to evaluate/save

i wouldn't write it off out of hand, but... you could put the word on the wire and probably scoop up a running motor that was pulled in favor of V8 for somewhere between: free just come get this damn thing outta my garage to $1000

and most of the time those come with a transmission attached...

it certainly rates having a peek, but i wouldn't throw more than $50 and an afternoon at it.