Originally Posted by Stewart ** 2
John, all I have to do is put the stand together. If we can "git 'er dun", and Jerry shows up, he'll be able to take the other engine with 'im. So that sounds FATASTICO to moi!!! Thanks!!!!S2

If the block is stripped down to bare bones, it would be a good time to machine it for a full circle lip seal instead of a rope or 2 piece rubber seal at the rear main bearing. Like this:

www.ebay.com/itm/154260983108

I have several of them on hand at the moment
Jerry

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