After two months, with the invaluable help of the resident gurus of this forum, got the engine back together and to my surprise (because of venturing in uncharted territory) it started at the first bump of the button, good oil pressure and compression. Went for a short ride and the new clutch and the Sherman worked also as they should.
However, before declaring mission accomplished, It had a significant oil leak mainly in the side timing cover. Removed it and re-apply liquid gasket… still leaks but not as bad. I am thinking about ordering the two timing covers.
Now here is the bummer. While the governor was out, I noticed the timing gear had couple teeth damaged. So in order to fully inspect it, I removed the front timing gear cover, which I had difficult time because I had installed a one piece front seal. It also appears that the front seal is also leaking somewhat. I do not not know if it takes time to be adjusted or that is the way it is going to be. Maybe I made mistake in choosing one piece seal but it made sense at the time.
Now here is a question for the pros, can I still install a two piece seal without lowering the oil pan? When cutting and removing the one piece, it seems like there is enough room to slip the one half under the crank, with the crank pulley removed.
I am not sure of the wisdom of doing this but this one-piece seal does not appear to do the job.
However, before declaring mission accomplished, It had a significant oil leak mainly in the side timing cover. Removed it and re-apply liquid gasket… still leaks but not as bad. I am thinking about ordering the two timing covers.
Now here is the bummer. While the governor was out, I noticed the timing gear had couple teeth damaged. So in order to fully inspect it, I removed the front timing gear cover, which I had difficult time because I had installed a one piece front seal. It also appears that the front seal is also leaking somewhat. I do not not know if it takes time to be adjusted or that is the way it is going to be. Maybe I made mistake in choosing one piece seal but it made sense at the time.
Now here is a question for the pros, can I still install a two piece seal without lowering the oil pan? When cutting and removing the one piece, it seems like there is enough room to slip the one half under the crank, with the crank pulley removed.
I am not sure of the wisdom of doing this but this one-piece seal does not appear to do the job.