Yes, it was pretty tight to start with- - - -wouldn't make a full turn of the crankshaft. Rusty cylinder walls. That happens when one sits idle, even for a short time. Especially in the coastal area where you live. John's 4 cylinder is MUCH worse- - - -it won't turn at all, and I've been soaking the cylinders with Diesel fuel for a few weeks. Going to use an acetone/ATF mix next. Haven't gotten into the bottom end of yours yet, so I expect to find bearing and/or crankshaft problems.
Jerry

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Cringe and wail in fear, Eloi- - - - -we Morlocks are on the hunt!
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