Thanks for the kind words and encouragements everyone!

Robyn, yes this engine has std pistons. I still have my original 95 engine for parts, so I'm good there. In fact, I already swapped in one piston from the 95 to replace the banged up piston in cylinder one. Thanks for the offer though, I appreciate it.

I haven't had a chance to touch it all weekend; in fact, the way things are going, I may not be able to get to it until this coming Saturday. I'll keep you updated on what I find out.

Casey