By the looks of the pic, the case is only lightly scratched,  not deeply
grooved enough to be concerned that oil could somehow leak past the seal
there.  I wouldn't do anything about that one.

Mike B.

On 5/10/2013 8:24 AM, Steve Cotsford wrote:
> I'm sure you might get other opinions, but I like to smear a thin coating of silicon sealant (rtv) on the outside of a seal before fitting.   This would certainly deal with any slight seat imperfections, as well as lubricate and slightly ease the fitment.
>
> Steve
>
> On May 10, 2013, at 8:03 AM, Jeff Lincoln wrote:
>
>> OK, I think I'm on the downside of this clutch replacement adventure - got
>> what was left of the pilot bearing out yesterday.
>>
>> Here is my next question - I've heard the warnings when removing the
>> flywheel seal (rear main seal) that you want to be sure not to score the
>> case. Well, I'm not sure if it was me (I tried to be very careful) or if it
>> was already there but I see where the surface the seal meets if scored
>> kinda gouged in one spot.
>> You can see it here: *http://tinyurl.com/dywks7q*
>> So what, if anything can/should I do about that?
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Jeff
>> '85 GL (Gertie)
>> '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus