Hi S,


Once again, thanks for your thoughts. I'm still amassing parts, supplies, and fortitude. As you may have spotted in the 'wanted parts' forum", I'm still in search of the elusive proper flywheel lock. That may determine when the whole operation commences. Already ordered is the Spacer Ring you referred to. I've managed to locate a used special tool (on the cheap) to pull the old one off, so I won't have to perform the dual opposing screwdriver dance. I tend to agree with you that the existing seal was not deeply enough seated, and or without sealant to 'secure' it in place.


I'm not familiar with what a 'blown' seal would look like, so just tossed that out to cover all possibilities.



Have a Blue Moon on me!
MM

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