i took the valve cover off and everything looks normal..theres one bolt on th oil pan i need to figure out how to get off because it sits behind the motor mount, then i can see if anything looks wrong on the bottom end. the knocking sound is comming from the lower end so i fear something broke. i stil dont get why it starts with the sensor unplugged and not plugged in. but the timing is advanced because of teh mopar computer and the crane 16 cams