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How did the top end and the valves look? Some ideas for what to do next - (possibly not the best, but easy to do without any special tools): Set the piston at midpoint, and pour in 1/2 inch of diesel fuel. Then move the piston up and down by turning the flywheel to see if the diesel leaks past...

Just thought of another thing to try before tearing anything apart. You have fuel, and air, but not enough heat to light off the fuel. Try heating the cylinder and air intake with a heat gun or hair drier, to the point that they are uncomfortable to touch, then, while blowing hot air into the...

Don't let that stop you. You currently have an engine that does not work. If you are careful when you disassemble it, you can't make it any worse. Taking the head off is the first and easiest step. Take plenty of pictures when working on it, that way you have something to look at when...

I would take off the valve cover, and check the valve clearances before tearing the engine apart. Thats only two bolts. Maybe a valve is stuck open. Just be careful not to damage the gasket when you pull the cover off.