Ok, well after it set all night, I cannot spin the pushrods like you mention. I noticed that some I could, and some I couldn't. Of the ones on the base of the cam.

The lifters from #1 when I removed them, the plunger was pushed clear up to the snap ring. Plus they were holding the valves slightly open. I'm learing about hydraulic lifters, but I don't think they should be like that should they?

Thanks again for all the comments and info.

Michael