Barry,

Thanks for the info.
I will test this tomorrow.
I don't think I damaged anything so far because the starter gear engages but since I used jumper cables, it wasn't getting enough juice to turn the engine.

I have regular metal feeler gauges that I've used to adjust the valves. Hopefully Advanced Auto sells a plastigauge.

Do you know what the clearance should be?

Thx again.

pete