Yeah, I was afraid of that. I thought about the valve but didn't know the cam could caus that too. I guess it's just time to quit band-aiding the booger & yank the engine. I wasn't ready to do that yet but, there ya go!
Before I do though, is there anything I can do to try to free the stuck valve? If it's the cam, I don't guess there's anything I can do short of yankin the booger.
Thanks for your help. I think I'm begining to understand how a massochist feels. This stuf is fun but it dang sure is painful!
Bodega