Ok so I guess when you only do a couple of engines in 20 years you are entitled to 1 MAJOR boo-boo.
I never checked the bore and I got standard rings for an oversized hole.
Figured it was that when I put the "umbrella" valve seals in and it made no difference. I just hated to take the bottom apart again.
Well I know what the problem was and can get things right now.
Thanks for all the imput.
Jim