[Batman]

I think my shortblock is still good. It would have to be checked out but we could probably work some kind of deal to save you some $$$$. I even still have my old 241 heads. I agree. Pull the tags off, park it for the winter and think through what you want to do and what you can afford to do before you jump the gun on anything. Sounds to me like you lost a piston ring and are getting blow by into the combustion chamber. Other option you have is roll the dice, take your engine apart and if the block is good just get it re-built with good bearings and rings.