[andyh1956]

Originally Posted by Praxiss454

Rear main seal popped right out once I got a brass punch tool and could tap it out with confidence. Prior to that, like I mentioned earlier, I nicked the crankshaft , but I *think* it's only got low spots now, I knocked down the high spots, and I also think it might not hit the lip of the seal.

My plan as of now, and this might end up being a mistake, is to pop off the main and rod bearings, replace them w/ same size, clean everything up, put in the new seal, and call it a day. If it leaks again, then I might bite the bullet and pull the engine for a rebuild.

If your crank is worn some you can buy .001" under brgs to take up some slack.