I really appreciate everyone's input.

Originally the symptoms I was getting, was significant blow by and oil dripping out of the exhaust. The car for the most part was running fine, other than a performance issue when I accelerated, which after reading other posts could be related to the ALDA, but that is a different issue.

So I don't believe a piston is cracked but who knows.

I will run a leak down test as you suggested. I haven't inspected the open port to see if something is amiss.

I don't have a glow plug adapter so I will make adjustments you suggested.