Yo Bib,
What Jamo said! Tough it out and the pain will fade...
I had a similar exercise where the Ford crate motor guys got me for $2800 with their bad rods/distributor in my 514.
After I got it reassembled and put 8,000 miles on it I still smile involuntarily when I fire it up. Can't wait to get it back after the flip ruined it while taking a driving lesson - but that's another story.
Anyway, hang in there! It's well worth it!
Regards,
Tom