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> Sounds like stuck seals.  Probably carbon gum-up or minor rust.
> What vendors apex seals and springs are these?
> Home Depot Zep Industrial purple is a great degreaser.  Acetone is 
> another common remedy.  You may be able to spray or brush it into the 
> apex slots.
> If you have access through the exhaust ports, some forced mechanical 
> movement in every direction by tape covered needle nosed pliers may 
> help restore movement and possibly remove surface rust.
> Some folks out there have poured acetone through the spark plug holes 
> to get an old (sometimes seized) engine running again.  I've heard of 
> more than a few people complaining about coolant/oil seals later...
> Do you recall the apex clearance assuming you rebuilt the engine?  You 
> might be able to check apex clearance in place with feeler gauges 
> while you are at it.
>
> Cheers
> Cary
>
I meant to say ATF instead of acetone through the plugs holes.
Cary