[KTL]

How is the engine case (3.0L in this instance) supposed to maintain proper alignment at the pulley/#8 bearing end? Reason I ask is because i'm going thru my case bores with my bore gauge and from #4 up to #8, the case parting line at the bores is not lining up well.

Case is bare & very clean with through-bolts and perimeter bolts all torqued to spec. Checked it with all bores clear and also with only #8 bearing installed, no difference in case alignment. After handling the case regularly for a while now, it strikes me as odd that there is no means of alignment at the pulley end, similar to how the flywheel end is sleeved. I don't think my instance is unique, as all engine cases have the ability for this misalignment?

Thanks,
Kevin