No windage tray is being used. I also removed the torque converter dust cover to rule that out. Years ago my 340 had the torque converter bolts whacking the dust cover because the oil pan gasket was not in straight. And that noise made it sound like a rod was knocking, it was loud.
I do think the crank is smacking the oil dip stick because its bent and I know if was not bent prior to starting the engine. So I am going to run it with the dip stick out while diagnosing this noise.
