kmead
Old enough to know better
Excellent observations! I will pull the JB weld out and see what is behind it. The washer is not broken as you'll see in my picture from a different angle. The larger diameter washers are what the machine shop installed. Would smaller washers make a difference?
I will have the welsh plug hole tapped and threaded for a plug. Anyone know what size plug is needed?
I will pull the oil pan tomorrow so I can replace the oil pan gasket. I'm ordering a full engine gasket set that comes with the rear main seal. I agree with building the oil pressure before starting the engine.
Does the cover(pointed to it) have to be removed to replace the rear main seal?
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It is the seal carrier.
In looking at the margins of the seal in different pictures where it contacts the crank it looks more than a little gnarly.