Elmore 353: I only checked #7/8 connecting rods b/c they were the most loose. My thinking was if 7/8 journal was the worst, then the others would be repairable.
Cudamann: I was leaning towards your thinking, but not knowledgeable enough about cranks, so I figured let me see what experienced people have to say.
Engine is getting dropped-off at an engine builder who has down some engine work for me before.