I wouldn't put the engine back together until you disassemble the transmission and check all of the bearings and thrust washers. Have you pulled out the cams to check them? You need to have the cam bearings replaced also.I did inspect the transmission but I didn't take it apart was having second thoughts! About everything
Lol well 2of the rods wher basically spinn on the journals 1 rod was pretty tuf 2 move. Some of the bearings rubbed n burned Into the crankshaft counter weight! But still had a thin layer of bearing ther thats why im nervous because im putting it back 2gether now! 1st timer