I checked the fluid level today when off, then running, then after warming the engine up some. Fluid level isn't moving, which leads me to the conclusion that it's something to do with the pump. Something I found while putting the valve body back on last night: Red rag fibers on the filter- I think maybe the pump may be clogged, or maybe the pump primer, wherever that is. I don't know how that many fibers got in there, I cleaned it originally with them but I washed it with dish soap and water followed by lint free towels to dry it.
Now, to the slightly confusing part about the forementioned conclusion- The engine sounds like it has a load on it in ALL gears, including park and neutral. However, under it's own power, since I adjusted the band to 15 ft/lbs and backed it off about 2 turns, it doesn't move at all.
I towed it home tonight, and my buddy fired it up in neutral on the way. I gestured to hit it, he did, and I felt a drag on my Dodge every time the Chevy revved.
AAAARRRRRRGGHHH!!!
You guys have been incredible help, but if you can stand to keep helping, I can definitely use the help.
Thanks,
Tony
