Hello Garth; What do the exhaust valves look like?!
Have you attempted rotating the engine via a socket & breaker bar on the crankshaft head bolt?
On aside note...I have PLENTY of 20% off Harbor freight coupons if you want to pick some up.
There is a Harbor Freight on Stevens Creek road Cupertino, just a mile away from my double wide trailer...Mark
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