Splitting the case

This is a very important step.  What I find inside will determine if this will be a usable block.

First thing, I removed the large case bolts.  There are eight, two rows of four:

They came out very easy, probably because I've been soaking them with PB Blaster.  I got four of the eight out when I remembered that I needed to remove the stock oil pan as well.  I had forgotten it as it was underneath and not readily visible.  I took the block off the stand and set it on it's end to remove the pan:

Those are the case bolts on the left - in great shape and reusable.

Oh look what's inside!  More mouse-house debris!  But other than that, very clean.

I removed the last 4 case bolts and hoped to split the case, but it's tight like the rear oil cover.  Probably easier to take the whole thing inside to the shop.  Next up... cleaning!