It's also important to shim-adjust the main bearings for the proper clearance BEFORE installing the rear seal. Instead of Plastigauge, I use a thin slice of .002" shim stock between the lower bearing shell and the crankshaft, and shim until I can turn the flywheel with a firm pull. Then move the shim on to the next main and repeat the process. Once the crank will turn with all the mains torqued, THEN deal with the rope seal.
Jerry

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