[toyman]

OK! Just got back from the shop. Matt, I may just do the non-restoration! Your info was spot on. I removed the 3 nuts/springs and then 4 allen screws. Everything slid right off with no issue. Then I removed the engine bolts and disonnected the drive shaft. My local dealer had rag joints for the same price as the net, so I picked two up tonite and installed them. Cleaned up all the crud on the engine mounting plate and on the engine. After I got it all cleaned up and the new rag joints in, I re-connected the motor to the drive shaft and torqued the mounting bolts. Then I fired her up! Started without an issue and then I checked the front of the engine again for leaks. I don't think it's the front seal. I think it's the bearing plate gasket. I placed an order (jacks small engine) for a bunch of parts and hopefully they will be here next week. If I have to remove the bearing plate, I'll replace the crank seal also. I ordered the seal, bearing gasket, points, condensor, plug wires, points gasket, points plunger, and few other items.

I took pics, but I didn't get a chance to down load. I'll post them when I'm done. Thanks again for the info!