Hi guys.
I appreciate all the info. Unfortunately I've been dealing with some personal stuff and this project got on the back burner for a bit.
I was preoccupied when my machine shop finished checking the crank and cam, rebuilding the head and reshimming the counterbores. Seeing as he had all the internal components and I had no time at that point I got him to assemble it. I'm not sure which cylinder packs he ended up going with. He's on holidays now so it will be a while before I can ask him.
Just got started on this again a few day ago. I opened the torque converter. I was hesitant as I've never been inside one before but it was fairly straight forward. The bearings showed wear so I replaced them and the seal rings. The turbine, impeller, and stator all had machining marks yet. The sun and planet gears showed some wear so I replaced them.
I replaced any of the hydraulic and transmission lines that were easy to get at. Also the engine oil pump too.
Finally got the engine and torque bolted in. The shelves of parts are starting to get smaller so it feels like we're making headway.
Hoping to get her buttoned up this week. Thanks for the help.