Regarding the perpetual oil leak....

Turns out it was, in fact, the crank seal. It was pissin like mad. When I pulled it out, the inner lip had folded back on itself and the spring had come off. So, I followed the recommendations of some, and packed the back side of the seal with grease.

It felt funny sliding it on the first time, so I pulled it back out. Sure enough, the seal flipped and the spring came off. Got another seal, packed it and turned it while sliding it on. Went on good. Went ahead and replaced the cam seals and timing belt while I was there. The belt was oil soaked and the cam seals were weaping.

Replaced the motor mounts, as well. Man o man was that a bear. My arms look like I used a cactus for a punching bag. My arms are not small-japanese-man sized. And, it seems to me that every stinkin thing on this truck is over-engineered to some degree. Too many bolts holding everything on, IMO.

Also replaced the fan clutch, O2 sensor, ISC, and the coil. Something I found interesting, the O2 sensor was a Bosch off my shelf, but an NGK in the box, and the ISC and coil were both NAPA parts, but Mitsu parts in the box. Cool.

Anywho, all I have left is the plumbing/wiring for the locker, trim the bumpstops, reset the idle, adjust the timing, trim the front bumper end caps, clean and readjust the shifter and put the stereo in. Again, not necessarily in that order.