I found a major problem tonight. I did a compression test to get a better look at the status of the motor. 2 cylinders were not getting compression. I pulled the VC off and foudn that 2 lifters were not on the rocker arms. I loosened the adjusters enough to get them back on, adjusted them to specs, but as soon as the motor turned over the popped right back off.

Can I remove the side plate on the passenger side to get a peek at the lifters?

I'm afraid of what I am going to find.