as an update - all 5 rod bearing were found to be scored, or 'toast'. But it is very early and seems to be worth replacing. The worst bearing still had close to 1/3 of the journal surface uncathed, and no bearings actually 'spun' in the true sense.

main bearings that I checked so far were unharmed.

now how do I get that dagged crank outta there w/o messing up the timing?

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