[bobbydirl]

Thanks guys, that would certainly qualify for a WYIT item. ...only after KRYSTAR's suggestion to verify no bad block first. However, barring bad block, I might just do the head and oil seals and boot it up to check for bearing damage. If I have to take the cross-member off for the pan (to get to the rod bearings), I could maybe get to the "O" ring then. If not, TECHNO's RTV might be the best. On the same note, if I do have to remove the pan and support the motor from above, what would be the most economical way to do that (besides borrowing stuff).