Has anyone ever considered adding an oil slinger to a stovebolt crankshaft flange, just inboard of the seal area? It wouldn't be very difficult to do while the crank is out of the engine for machining. I'm thinking of a 2-piece disc attached with small machine screws to the front of the flange.
Jerry

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