"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."
Unfortunately, Jerry, the engine that will be pulled won't be stripped down to bare bones. Can't afford the machine work nor the cost to do a round trip journey. I've got the two piece rubber one which I was thinking was better than the rope. The engine I've promised to be waiting for you, however, except for the cam bearings, is.
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