So, interesting turn this morning. Doing some more general clean up, then get under to see if the engine will move but I take a flashlight along, called it right, the flexplate is toast. BUT, I look at the pan and there is only three bolts holding it on. Drop it down and the oil pump is gone(guess that was it in the front seat lol). This engine looks like brand spanking new inside, as it should, but will not turn still. Now I have to figure out what they did wrong 16 years ago. I'm guessing a couple rod caps are switched.
The clues:
1. Oil pump out and in truck.
2. At least enough used rod bearings in truck to cover maybe four rods? Wish I would have counted.
3. Abandoned what they were doing and put pan back on with three finger tight bolts.
4. Engine won't rotate.
Also pulled out the bed mat to clean inspect the bed condition.
