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I have a new to me boat I acquired over the winter. Engine is a mid to late balanced shaft non vortec 4.3. Went to start it this spring and the boat developed a knocking noise, one that I thought could be a rod/bearing. I pulled the engine and replaced it with a rebuilt long block. Now back in I...