Pride gone... asking for help

I wouldn't bet my reputation on it, but it sure sounds like you might have some stuck valves, I would definitely pull the valve cover pull the coil wire off roller motor over a few times and make sure that they're working correctly. Did the car run when you parked it? Slants are tough motors, but as mentioned above, they do require valve lash adjustments from time to time. Other then that, it sounds like you've got all the bases covered good luck and welcome aboard. Keep us posted on what's going on .

Jeff