Mkala
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I really don't use permatex or silicone on the sump cover....... Just the gasket will do fine..... On some I do use a very micro thin Ultra black just to hold the gasket in place real good....
My idea was in place of the gasket, see below
Well that appears to be a pretty HD engine.
Also, when ready to re-assemble, put the crankshaft (engine) in the freezer for awhile. That'll shrink down the crank a bit and make assembly easier. (I had some parts, same issue as yours, but I left one part out in the hot Florida sun ((warmed it good)), and with the freezer, easily popped together. W/O doing that, it wouldn't go back together W/O hammering.)
That side cover gasket is toast. As noted, break out the gasket paper.
The problem is I can't find a gasket, so only two solutions : make my own with paper gasket material or use sealant only, without gasket - as it is now done with sump covers in automotive industry.
But I don't have much experience on sealant in place of gasket. I know it's working on cars, I don't know if in small engine aluminum block it will be great. I think both of you can tell me what should be good to do ? :smile:
SRTsFZ6, yes this engine does not look bad at all ! Bearing on both sides, low oil shutdown (that is working), full cast flywheel, lot of screws for the sump cover, looks well built. Just complicated to identify and find spares, unlike for example 168F where you can find all you need.
The bottom of the bore looks nice for what I can see, will try to look better