Spoke to soon on the leaking from below, there was a 3in by 3in puddle out there tonight. At least it wasn't flowing as fast as it was pumping like last time. I just needed to know I was not crazy spending the time on this. I have to say the engine runs quieter than my toyota 4 banger in my daily truck. Especially since I changed out the oil. When I pulled the pan there was nothing in it like sludge or any remnants, but I still threw in a quart of Marvel.
Speed is my other project, this one is just about getting there.

Thanks for the input at least I don't feel so bad now.