[Hugh R]

Daepp, no gaskets, only Permatex No. 2, kind of tricky but if done right, it doesn't leak. Thankfully the front and rear seals are a standard size. Also, the big caged front and rear bearings are a standard industrial size, new ones cost me $12 each!

Scott, I'm in Santa Clarita. it might be more interesting when I get the block and crankshaft back in a couple of weeks. The trouble is I'm going to New Zealand for work the 2nd and 3rd week of January, so I realistically won't be putting the engine together for another month. That's what frosts me, I planned on putting it together next week when I'm off, but the rechromer is taking 5 weeks, not the 2 or 3 he originally stated.

If you off next week and having nothing better to do, drop me a PM, I'm here all week. I'll buy the beer and put some dogs and burgers on the grill.