well the mystery is solved! Crazyhorse went over to take a look at the seal and main bearing and give me an educated opinion. I had removed the oil pan and rear main bearing but left the seal in so he could see it how it came appart. he pulled the seal out to inspect it closer and a small section on the top side was missing right to the spring dont know how it got that way maybe a bur in the block or on the crank...I'll have a new seal this afternoon and be together by the weekend if I can stand the heat!!! going to be 90 today wish me luck! and Thanks for the advice!!!

Allright...problem solved!!!!!

running it on the floor tonight should be able to get it back together for the weekend....

Don, I should be at GLM early Sat. morning, weather permitting.....let me know if you need any help,...Fred

looks like its fixed going to drop it in tomarrow night!!!should be out this weekend..

Hey, tomorrow is Sunday and it's supposed to be a great day, even if it's a little cooler that we'd like.

well I'm a little behind I got the flue Friday while I was working on the boat (first time I ever blew breakfast off my boat and it was on the trailer)and couldn't finish...need a couple more hours work and I'll be ready. See everyone next weekend for sure!

hope you are up and running for the 4th, glad to hear you found your problem,
Mark

thanks Mark!

sea trial on tuesday!