Well, so far so good. I did get a little scared though because there was traces of water in the pan, radiator was very low and the exhaust was steaming. Not to mention what sounded like a rod knock. After all of this,I was afraid that the block might have cracked from sitting through the winter up here.
I just let it idle for a while and then took it around the neighborhood and beat the snot out of it. Luckily it must have just been condensation in the muffler because it eventually burned off and the knock worked itself out.
Like I hoped, it was something stupid. I think if the oil pressure dropped that would be the first place I would have looked. Hopefully all of these symptoms will help someone with their project some day.
I can't thank yall enough for your help and support!
Thanks again
Scott
