Judging by the low miles, I would say the problem was dry starts rather than cold starts. I would guess it sat for periods of time before being driven again.
But, all considered, I don't think .014 wear on one cylinder is that excessive. Some engines had higher nickel content than others and who knows what quality of oil was run in it back then...
But, all considered, I don't think .014 wear on one cylinder is that excessive. Some engines had higher nickel content than others and who knows what quality of oil was run in it back then...