After getting a couple of brand new timing belt tensioner bearings, I was able to install a timing belt and manually crank over the engine by hand. It seems to turn over well so far, which could be a good sign. Now I just need to work on some of the wiring disaster so that I can get power to the starter motor. Then I will be able to perform a compression test and a leak down test. You can see in the photo, the new belt in place:
There are plenty of frustrations ahead because of chewed wiring harnesses and such. Sometimes I think about ebay for this project...