Tony,

Thanks...No nose ring at least not yet. It isn't necessary at this point. Maybe next Spring....If I do that it will need to be a 2 piece affair for this engine. But not all engines need it to be a two piece.

For example, the DLE35RA has the same diameter for the prop drive washer as the case front bearing boss. A 1-piece ring will simply slide in from the front..... Straight forward!!