The only thing I could think of is a bad valve guide, but on BOTH of the front cylinders on each side??? That's just odd.

No insult was taken, just razzin ya a bit.

 

Guides aren't in the picture with the valves closed. Loose guides May prevent the valve from sitting on the seat right but not likely with good springs.

Razzzzzzz on.

 

You thinking possibly bent valves then? Or what?

 

When ya put air on it ya will either hear air coming out of the intake or the pan or(heaven forbid) both or exhaust. If it's coming out the intake there is something wrong with a valve if it comes out the ex=valve,pan=rings or a piston. Loosen the rockers all the way off when ya pressurize it so if it rolls the motor over the valves are still closed and listen. Rather pull both heads than tear one down.

 

We'll know soon. I may be buying a small air compressor tomorrow to work with.

 

Well, after running around like a chicken with my head cut off for two days looking for a leakdown kit (nobody carries them anymore) and a small compressor that would be of use, with no luck.......

I've officially given up. I'm in the process of pulling the motor out of the top of the car right now, I'm really only waiting for my happy hooker to come in. I'm taking the motor to a local shop for a look over, and IF if can be fixed and given a clean bill of health, I'm going to sell the entire longblock (sans rockers and guideplates). If the shortblock is fubarred, I'm going to try to part the motor out as best I can.

Thanks for all of the help everyone. My next motor is going to be thrashed and tuned on an engine dyno so it's just a matter of installing it and having fun for me.