OK. Well, tonight I'll try to figure out what's going on.
My order of operation will be as follows. If I'm doing something out of order or missing something, please let me know.
1. Disconnect battery
2. pull all spark plugs; check for signs of coolant exposure/coolant in the cylinder(s)
3. If no coolant, reinstall plugs, reconnect battery and attempt to start
4. If coolant present, stop and order head gasket kit from PP
5. If no start, check compression per cylinder
6. If poor/uneven compression, pull head using
Clark's garage procedure; check for bad gasket, burnt valves, damaged cylinders, warped head, etc
Any thoughts on how long I should expect the head pulling to take? Haven't done this before. Also, to determine whether the head is warped should I be able to eyeball that by putting it on a level surface, or is it more complicated than that?