I have totally broken down the engine, hopefully took enough pictures and notes! First time.
Was careful to get rings loose – they were froze solid to piston due to sitting for so long and caked carbon, etc. Was not able to find any new replacement rings.

Question – once I hone the two cylinders, what is the best oil lubricant to use around rings/pistons and the cylinder wall before replacing into cylinder?

Do you use the same lubricant then around crank, rod caps etc? (I have the lubriplate No 105 that I used for the lower gear case – but thinking that is not light enough to clear away once engine is running??)

I was able to find most gaskets – but one – Exhaust collector housing gasket (202581). What gasket material can I use to make it? I went to Napa and didn’t see what I was thinking I would need. I was expecting to find the old gray fiber looking material??

When I took apart the cylinder and crankcase assembly, there was no gasket. What type of liquid gasket do I use. (Picture show what I have). And whatever is recommended, then can I use it for all the other gaskets as well?

On the rod caps there is a notch that aligns with the crew head. Do you tighten down until they align, or rely on torque??

As always I appreciate all the directions/suggestions. I know I will have more questions as I start to put it back together.