Hi Chuck:

No, it was just stuborn and I found out that the oil pump had to be completely removed along with its chain and then the cover carefully pryed out side to side very gently with wide pry bars.

The crank seal was not in the way at all. It came out easy, but I could have left it in there just the same. I couldn't figure out how to get the pump chain off once the bottom gear was removed so I cut a link out to get it off. Installing the new chain will be a challenge, but that is what makes it fun, I think.

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Gerry

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