Thanks for the suggestion
atomarc. I will put upper and lower thrust bearings on my shopping list and I will expect to have to destroy a few old parts removing them and not fret too much.
NM51, I figured I'd have to make a gasket myself so thanks for the heads up on that. I didn't think about the upper mast bearing so that's now on the shopping list as well.
Wrenchbender Ret., I will examine all the parts for wear and replace accordingly. I like to ask questions before I do any surgeries so I have fewer surprises.
Thanks everyone for your suggestions. I don't know how I have gotten along for so long without this great website!
