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What heads are you running ?

Have you MACHINED the open parts of the chambers to EQUALIZE THE DEPTHS from one end of the head to the other ? Measure the depths of the open part of the chambers , but you need to do it with the PROPER TOOLS , NOT a ruler and feeler blades .

Has the block been DECKED to SQUARE IT ?

.020 is A LOT , the block isn't that far out , the pistons aren't rocking that much , if they are you have too much piston to wall clearance .

What rods are you using ?

Has the crank been cut ?

Isn't setting the quench distance FUN ?

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First off, thanks for the replies.

Now to answer John in order.

213's

No. Tried to measure, but used the straight edge/feeler method. Obviously not accurate.

No square decking.

reconditioned BB rods.

Yes.

And finally, This is my first engine build adventure, so I expected there to be some pitfalls. I think that it is all part of the learning curve, and now I will know for next time. But actually, even though its frustrating, its still fun.

Moper, I think you hit the nail on the head with the word "functional".

I hate to say this, as I wanted everything to turn out perfect, but I think Im gonna have to take Bills advice and just run it and go from there. I am not in the position $$$$$$ to go for perfection. Disappointing, but reality.