Panterh - Thanks for the support!
74 LQQKR - Given the extreme lack of care in set-up and attention to detail found in every aspect of the motor so far, I think it only makes sense to have the bottom end examined thoroughly.
The incremental time and money to check the condition of the short block and rebuild if necessary is minor compared to the potential inconvenience of having to do it twice.
I hope it is not necessary, but I suspect it will be.
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