440/500 Cranking issues

I know I probably have too tight of a clearance somewhere
After you do the test you talked about with the plugs out and rocker gear unloaded, you may find your pistons or rings are just too tight. However; the squeaking you mentioned, I have heard before; twice, and both times it was a spun rod bearing. The noise was heard at idle. Once, as I was listening, The engine just locked up, and then I knew.