Russ,

I was going to pull it in order to clean and paint the frame, the front cross member needs to be replaced or welded due to cracks in the metal and it will be easier to inspect the whole motor (clean, paint, plastigauge, etc) prior to driving it.

If i can do all of this while the engine is still in, I am willing to not pull it. I didnt think that it would be possible.

Chris