Engine status

[pflaming]

I have a 218 engine which appears to have never been opened up. Is there a way to definitively determine that? 

[bobostski]

Yes, open it up and if it has all the factory parts then it has only been opened once. 

 

I would think that would be hard to determine  unless it's too clean or painted a different color which would indicate a rebuild or internal repair.

[casper50]

close examination of the head bolts might tell you if it has.   If they have burrs on them it most likely has.  If not it doesn't point one way or the other.