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  Thanks for the replies and suggestions.
I did isolate the bottom end by detaching the
conrod and while it was just a smidge loose it
was not at all bad.  The horizontal guides are
not the problem, either.  The valve gear is
ok, so, it seems that leaves the piston/cylinder
alignment and sealing material.  I guess I'll
have to pop off the head to see what is up.
May have to, gulp, pop the piston out.  Maybe
I should buy an instruction set before doing
anything.  Probably right.

Wayne