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 !
The bottom of the bore looks nice for what I can see, will try to look better