The lower case is soon ready for engine assembly. I will leave it unpainted as it was from the factory in 1976. Look at the bad crank seals, all of them are bad. One of them is complete ruined, found metal parts all over in the engine. The crank has now got new seals and is in a good to go.

Look at the photo of the crank seals. Metal parts of the spring was  found all around in the engine.

The cylinder is often stuck to the case and studs due to 30-40 years of rust. Using a thick steel plate with holes for attaching the cylider might solve the issue

Screw down the bolts down onto the studs who are connected to the case.

fasten the steel plate to the cylinder with screws

Gently screw the bolts one at a time, little by little until you have a “lift off” and the cylinder is loose.

Note: Remove the nut underneath the intake in the middle (right hand side of the tube). I didn’t and ruined the cylinder. Luckily I got hold of a new and better cylinder.

Lesson learned: Build yourself a man cave with better lighting and more space.