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I got the shafts out today. I used a threaded rod and a couple fender washers to make a puller and got all three out. I needed to remove the oil cooler to get the #6 out. #6 did have some galling so I bought a new used one tonight. The bore is scored but not too bad. I cleaned up all the parts and I'll try some RSR seals on just the bottoms and see if I can reduce the leaks. Note I said reduce...
It's amazing just how tight 18-20 NM is with a short allen wrench. I have to order the RSR seals and I'll replace the oil cooler seals too even though they look great. I plan to replace the MFI drive camshaft seal too.
This should get me into next winter. If it leaks I'll drop the motor and replace the cam boxes.
With sailing season upon us I don't want to split the atom when it can wait until Autumn. I don't want to rush a job like that and if they stay put I don't have to reset the cam timing.
Thanks for the back-up guys and yes Walt- I'm glad it's not yours TOO!
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