Well, I finally found some time to do the dry/wet compression test and the results indicate that my cylinders are a bit worn. So, I've fixed the
oil leaks and after I trim my headers (to bring my sidepipes up a tad in the front) I'll button it back up and it should be fine to drive through Spring and Summer.
I started looking into a block and stroker kit (331) and found that I could get a Keith Craft assembled short block for about what I would pay for the block and stroker kit. I'd start my build this Spring and slowly tinker with it over the rest of Spring and then Summer for a Fall/Winter install.
Eh, I was hoping I could get away with a quick ring refresh on my existing engine---I really do like it---but the original plan was to replace it after two years (I got three years out of it, all for $1500...).
Time to build the engine that I had originally intended to build for my FIA. 331, AFR 185's, Performer RPM air-gap, Holley double-pumper...
And, off we go!
DD