The culprit was the hpop. I have the early style pump and the ball popped out of the side of the pump. So it would still build enough oil pressure to run but had to long crank to start. Replaced the pump and discharge tube and truck is running like new again. Thanks to everyone who chimed in on my previous post last week.

 

Thanks for the update looks like you nailed it Bismic good call on the HPOP plug

 

You're absolutely welcome, glad you're back on the road!