It is official, rods are toast. Now rebuilders

RedFish said

cherry picker and engine stand will linger and consume space like so many unused gadgets on the kitchen counter top. Then there is an array of tools required for a rebuild that will cost you.
The average Joe... He does some measure of maintenance/repairs form brakes to headliners. He isn't equipped or trained for rebuilding any of the 3 major drive train components. He will come out ahead with a reman'd engine from Jasper/wherever installed by who ever. His money is better spent on warranties.

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My engine puller AND stand break down and hug a wall that's never used. Money better spent on warranties when you have to pull **** sh8t out 3 times because the build was crap.

Do it yourself, do it right, do it once. At least you know the tolerances were good. Plus, it's an engine, not a rocket ship, machine work is key; a blind man can put it together. ANNND, you learned a new skill! Why are people so afraid of learning new things? It's like "Oh my dad didn't do cars so that automatically makes me anept." Nonsense. "My dad was a transmission guy so I can't do body work." Ridiculous!

Excuses, not solutions. You either WANT to do it, or you don't. Sheer will goes a LONG way in ANY type of trade work. We live in an age where the information on how to get it done is at your finger tips. Do you want it or not?