Yep the case is shifted side-to-side w/out #8 installed, which would make sense. I suspect to check #8 bore, or when being machined, you have to play with that end of the case a little bit while torquing down that end?
I'll open it up again and install #8 again, remeasure again. At least my gut feeling was right the first time- had #8 installed. However the problem is that my bore gauge is not long enough to reach #5, #6, #7 when the #8 is installed.......
Might have to install the gauge inside the case and
then bolt the case together!
