crankshaft and bearings

[Kim K Kaiser]

As some have followed, i have  a leak in rear main, 

early on, I think Mark noted my bearings were worn,  and some discussion was put out about redoing all that, i just didnt get a full sense of what was required,,

well, going forward, i have decided to put car in shop for evaluation, if it turns out the bearings are so worn or something worn bearing related and a seal will not fix,  i will be leaving the MT area for about 3 months, so, if i need to leave it, and get those repairs, made, what would be entailed.

Do i need to buy a set of bearings for appx 200 to 400 dollars and have them just put on?  i think i remember something about having them milled to fit the shaft, that its not really a pull and replace option, that things need to be fitted very precisely.  

this all assumes the whole engine doesnt need to be redone.. so,  what would be required to replace simply the bearings,, if that can even be done,,

I know Jason gave me a run down on engine rebuild, but if that is not needed, and the bearings can be done, whats the process

thanks again

[Kim K Kaiser]

Never mind ,  i think i found it.  It just wasnt white, and the tube from the carbereeator choke slides inside.  Correct.

Mine is just coal black,  but feels solid and not in bad shape