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Leak down testing cold engine

I went to my local Harbor Freight and purchased their leak down testor for $34. I then got tired of trying to figure out the goofy guage on the right side and switched it to a 100psi guage I already had. So far so good. I had less than 5% on all cylinders that I assume is good.

The engine is on a stand and has been there for a year. I have no history on the engine so I want to get an idea on what I have before I start to put it in either my 73 or 71. The engine is a 84 euro and was going to be put into a 914 until the original owner died. The case has been split at some point in its life but thats all I know. It doesn't look like it was done recently due to dirt, ect. The plugs looked good, not new.

Anything else I can check while the engine is out without actually taking parts off?
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