My buddy and I have 2 nova 230 engines. One is a 66 the other is a 72. Both turn over fine. They were stored inside. The 72 mostly there (carb, starter, gen.), the 66 less so. If you may be interested call me. 815 693-1100 Rob. Don't like messages. Could send pics but they will only show 2 greasy orange nova motors. I would hate to just scrap them if someone could use them or the parts. In Joliet, Il. 35 mi. Southwest of Chicago.