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I received the sleeve and installed it today. The sleeve was not a real tight press fit as I expected. It’s more of a tap fit. sstock you were right as to the positioning the sleeve. Without the Permatex in my case, I think it could leak and possibly spin.

I also installed the oil seal which was also a success. I tapped it in with a cut off hardwood hammer handle and a small ball pein hammer going round and round slowing working in the seal.

Now on to the installation of the balancer. I don’t have a 3/4” socket set so I figured a 1-1/2” forged coupling and a short nipple should do the trick (I need 1-5/8” ID to clear the crank ears). I don’t happen to have one, so off to the hardware store tomorrow.