Update 11

[jd2cyl1943]

Not much today. On Monday I got a package from Craigco. I test fit the block that was in it today.

 

[Janicholson]

leave that one inside!! Jim

 

[rustred]

X2. plus wipe them cylinders with oil.

 

[jd2cyl1943]

I will keep it inside. Thanks for the tip rustred.

 

[smileykeith]

forget what yr yours is i have a 1943 with the cast frame like yours

 

[jd2cyl1943]

Mine is a '43. What's your serial number?

 

[smileykeith]

dont remember off hand is in back of container now

 

[caterpillar guy]

I'd smear some grease on all mating surfaces as well as the cylinders.