Originally posted by dutchhotrod
OK Gents.

When I yanked the manifold, there was oil on the intake surface, and the top of the intake gaskets. The bottom of the intake gaskets were still tacked on. Rings? The short block is brand new, but i would have to get my heads back and installed to check for leak down. This motor has maybe 200 miles on it!

Heads are ( were) also brand new , complete with teflon positive oil seals, new bronze valve guides etc. The block was bored, honed complete with all new parts. pistons, rings, rods, crank, etc.

I may have to yank that thing it sounds like.
TRY A CRANKING TEST FIRST.