The knocking and lack of power is a concern.----Some will slam me for suggesting a compression test.-----Do yourself a favor and post the actual values you get from a compression test.
That would be correct.----See post #4----In my opinion it should not be hard to find where the issue is with this motor.---Sorry ---I can not be any further help on this one.
Sorry ----I did not read all the posts on this one.----Should be simple to figure out why this motor will not crank.----Perhaps a bad ground from solenoid small terminal.
I think the shift rod can only go in one way on these.----Might not be easy to stick back in if it was actually pulled out.----Bearing carrier might need to be pulled out.
