In a message dated 5/8/2009 5:08:16 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
jack007@COMCAST.NET writes:

Ben,

Provided the rust isn't too deep, and that you haven't  resurfaced before...
I don't see why not.
The machine shop will be able  to access the damage, and make a good
recommendation.

Jack  R.

Hey ben  along with making sure the area where the seal rides is  smooth,
take some emory cholt to that area.  be sure that whoever doe it  does it
with a flywheel grinder not a lathe,  later  mark  d
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