started the cleanup and repaint.. but while rotating the crank to check valve clearances etc.. struck a slight problem.. it stopped.. mmm reverse it and go forward .. stop.. ooppps not good.. OK lets find a light take a look down the plug holes and ooohhh shit somethings in there.. OK time to get the top off... as soon as the head cleared and I got my first glimpse of the pistons... my heart sank.. First thought damm #1's been holed and she's rusted to bits.. bugger bugger.. but hang on that's not rust .. mmm its a bloody wasp nest.. long since abandoned but still all that sticky stuff and mud has stopped the piston.. bit of a cleanup and a further strip down and things aren't all that grim after all.. in fact it's good ..has made me freshen up the engine valves Hone and new gaskets and sealers ..a good cleanout of the sump some other new bits as recommended by Ash and others and I'll have a good strong reliable engine .. every step of this build has just been so positive..
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