two pictures, or, 2000 words on the engine rebuild...

Here's the Atomic 4 without its hoses, the starter, the alternator, or spark plugs. This will give you a little perspective on what's to follow. This is also pretty much where it sits in the cabin, and we place a two-step stair over top if it.

And so, back to the beginning of the story: here's the engine with the head removed. Even here you can see some rust. I was hoping that a good soak in some Kroil would lubricate the pistons enough to get them going. After seeing this whole process through, and seeing how smooth the cylinder walls really need to be, I realize I should have just pulled the engine as soon as I got the head off.