There is excessive blow by is the main thing. I put new plugs in it last week but it was still not starting. I think its a combo of low compression and the cold/small battery. I drove it up until about the first of december when it got cold and wouldn't start. I'm debating going through the engine or moving it along to someone else. It's a 5 speed but I think the linkage is keeping it from going into 5th (have to push down to get into first, so it seems like its a little off but I have to adjustment tool). I don't know, I just thought I'd throw it out there in case you'd be interested in another project!