With that headache out of the way now I can check crank end play and install the rear main seal.
13lb lightened fly wheel, and the end play tool installed
good endplay numbers with 3 shims
Pulled the fly wheel back off (what a pain) put the o-ring in the flywheel and the rear main seal in the case (thanks for the tool Anton)
Now here's a tip, if you get the fancy chromoly racing gland nut remember it's a 1 1/2" bolt and you can't use the torquemeister on it