I just got off the phone with him, he pulled the rockers & no change, still locked solid. He's gonna pull the heads & I suggested when he pulls the pan to undo the rods that are angled right & with a wooden dowel see if the pistons can be driven up. he may have a little time here and there before his Nov vacation week rolls around and I will update with any tidbit that he uncovers. thanks all, the extensive and I do mean extensive interest has made my day!