It is official, rods are toast. Now rebuilders

any mention of a V8 gets deleted by the moderator.
Maybe I could rebuild the tranny while the engine is out. they might remove it for me. I could handle that right? No machinging involved

Does it work ,fine now? Leave it alone,if so... Deal with one fiasco,at a time...
If you want a v8,& install info.. Post a different thread,in the small block section.. If you go v8 thoughtwise, a 318 LA/5.2 magnum is the sweet ticket there...