Well I have all the needed parts to finally start the engine assembly process (again).
Quick rehash
last year bad fuel caused the engine to rattle bad at 80mph with the windows open (no A/C) I couldn't hear it.
Fix..
new pistons with longer skirts & more static compression (8.2 to 8.9) - the J&E pistons were really short skirt - lots of rock. Went 0.010 OS to fix the last of the original bad machining. #2&3 were bored tilted toward the back of the motor enough the rod bearings were showing distress. new rings rebush the small end of the rods (small end bushings were beat to crap) new rod bearings new rod bolt - more for insurance than needed.
