[andster]

Well....that was not really the news I wanted to hear. But I really appreciate all of your help with trouble shooting this one. I will research the piston configuration that I have and see if there is a gap between the cylinder and wrist pin, or an opportunity for the clip to pop off when the piston is at BDC. I may be able to see this with the sump plate off, I hope. If the gap doesn't exist - I will look into the scope.

Ironically, I picked up my 101 Projects book and found the piston configuration that I hope I have with the piston and wrist pit against the cylinder. Funny thing is they warn about clips poping off into the engine.

OldTee, can you tell me which cylinder the clip came from.....I'll pay the extra.

Andy