I checked the plugs. No 1 was real oily, no 2 not as bad, 3/4 looked good. After soaking the no 1 -2 cylinders 3 times I finally decided to pull the pistons. I have no 1 piston out. no ring groove at all. nice clean sleeves. top two compression rings were free and looked good. The oil ring was completely compressed. I had to actually use a screw driver to get it out. So I think that was my problem with that cylinder. Bearing cap and crank looks great. Got the head and the top of the block cleaned up. Ordered new gasket set and rings. Just need a little warmer weather so I can work on it. Rain and cold weather here last couple days. I will post as I go along. thanks norm