I’ve finally got round to trying my 8/1 SOM. It’s been stood for ten years but after a quick check over I put some batteries, and a load on it, and it turned over, but I didn’t try starting it. The shaft that operates the oil pump was stuck but freed up ok. The only other problems, that I can see, are the fuel pump tappet isn’t moving and the pump piston may be stuck. I’ll have to study the manual!
It all wants re wiring but at least the main components seem ok. So far, so good. Hopefully I’ll soon be putting some smock into that damper!