Thanks for the info guy's keep it coming if anyone has run into this issue. This is my friends engine. The short block was bought from a very well known big block stroker engine builder. My friend is sick he has many $ in the engine and virtually no use of the engine so far. We will try the pressure check but I'm afraid it my be in the block. The moisture is in 2 cylinders I think but can't remember which #'s. I think he's going to join here so he can post questions.