DIY Flywheel housing gasket/clutch/RMS

[dhirocz]

I think once the trans and clutch is out, I can drop the pan and unbolt the starter and support the bottom of the engine from the pan rail with a bottle jack and a 4x4…unloading the rear mounts and allowing me to service the flywheel housing gasket. Already planning on just replacing the housing entirely. I’m assuming if I replace the flywheel housing, the Cummins tool to replace the rear main won’t be necessary (since I should have easy access while it’s still off)?

If I remember correctly, we’re you guys using a sealant to aid the gasket or should I just put it in dry, torque it and call it done?