IMO
Next step should be a surgical clean oil and filter inspection. That's with a spotless clean white or clear drain pan.
I'd stick a flex head pocket magnet in the oil drain hole to see if any of the previous metalic paint look is present now and if it was ferrous or nonferrous.
Use the same magnet to check filter contents and oil in the pan.
If that oil is fresh and clean...It can go back in.
Joe was told that X amount of metal in the oil was normal for a new engine. This unknown X amount should've been gone after a few oil changes I would think.
With Paul's honing process and roller cam....I think this engine had way too much glitter look in the filter and oil pan pics.
IF metalic is still present and if the filter bypass is functional....This engine could be in worse shape than the original knocking noises.
The first converter un-bolt had no affect on the bottom end noise or the collapsed lifter type noise on top.
Hard to tell watching videos, but in the most recent top side vids, the knocking sounds more defined and louder.
IDK for sure but know what I think
Clay
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They only let him slip away, out of kindness...I suppose
Poncho & Lefty
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