bump.

 

That is one bad mucked up engine it didnt even have a lot of miles on it did it talk about neglect.

Wow

 

Holy crap, gezzzz nasty job. Live and learn that's why I enjoy these forums. Brake cleaner is equated to oven cleaner to get the slug off. Than really no need to chisel the slug out.
New engine. I see.
May all go well for you.

 

An engine like that is a loss. That sludge is metal filings and coagulated oil. Clean it completely and you're still looking at a bunch of severely worn parts. Replacement was the most prudent thing to do.

 

almost not even worth a core charge on that one!

 

When your done please post pic with engine in the truck