>I would check with Dan Diehl about the case. Is the leak coming from around the area behind #3?
The leak is actually between the flywheel and crankshaft. After about 15 hours the gasket disintigrates. I have replaced the gasket 4 times and torqued the gland nut to the recommended 217 ftlbs. This thing is driving me crazy. I am getting pretty fast at removing the engine though.... Thanks for all of your replies. Hoping to make the Gathering. Steve Glover KR-2 N902G AJO, Ca.