Another update:
Sorry, been on the road for work, so I am just now posting an update:
I put everything back together, tapped the ignition switch, and it started right up. This rig has been sitting for about 4 years, so the gas was quite stale. I added 15 gallons of fresh fuel, with some SeaFoam, then drove it around the farm for a bit, and so far it runs fine. I also changed the oil & filter, plus a new air filter I had on hand. Also, I had to replace a metal brake line. A little more background: the reason this rig has been off the road is due to a busted range shifter (no high range, 4LOW only). So with funds being REAL tight, and with 166,000 miles, I have been somewhat cautious with sinking money into this rig. Now that I have the engine running, I will next pull the transfer case (BW 4405), and see about fixing the shift fork/range shifter.
Thanks everyone for the help, I really need to get this thing back on the road, as my other vehicle is on it's last leg.
UPDATE June 18th 2011: 15,000 miles since the repair, everything is still holding.