I finally got the Essex engine unloaded and under cover. I noticed a couple of bent and broken things I had missed before. It will not turn.
I pulled the plugs they had been put in only hand tight. I blew air into the cylinders and a lot more crap came out than I am comfortable with. I poured in some Marvel Mystery Oil. I guess I need to pull the head and look in there before I make a lot of plans. I also need to get down to Lester Harris's and see how he's fixed for Essex parts.