[AnthonyG]

Here’s the story on the engine, purchased from United Specialists Engines in Wichita Ka. In 2013 w 12,000 2yr warranty. I have approx 2000 miles on it, I know a lot of u guys drive’em a lot more but gotta believe I’m in the average for a cruise nite toy. Anyway had problems when first bought & under warranty which should’ve been a clue. Had wrong pressure plate on FW that busted case on my ‘35 Tranny ( had to rebuild w good case), Fly Wheel drilled for pressure plate .090 out of concentric, E-distributor bad. United Speciaists sent new parts 4 all but damage & labor for their mistakes was on my time & $. Fast forward to now, before putting away for season I usually take out for long ride bring revs up to blow carbon out from slow driving all season. Did this yr in early Oct as was leaving for long Vacation in Nov. When I got home noticed smoke from engine, it was puffing ( in Rhythmic puffs see other post) coming from oil fill neck. No smoke from tail pipes! Checked compression good all cyl’s except #2. Pulled that head to see if any cyl damage could see none but could tell water had gotten into cyl 4 at some point (cyl had water stains but bore smooth & compression ok. Changed head gasket rechecked compression w same results as before. Tried to drive a few times based on suggestions from previous post. Rhythmic puffing from oil Fill neck got worse & heard odd lower end noise but still no smoke from tail pipes. Arrived @ Current decision to check lower end (think it's a cracked oil wipe ring or possible compression ring letting compression get to crankcase on cyl #2) so change rings on bad compression cyl 2, but will give all a good look. Rational is, engine has so few miles on it and only has the compression issue on the #2 cyl so seems that's probly the issue.