Thanks for the kind words!
Update:
Decided to reseal the output of the Transfer case as it was slinging fluid from around the yoke.
Purchased the seal, a new puller tool, and had some RTV on hand.
Tackled it Wednesday. Used the impact to break the yoke nut loose, and pulled the seal puller out of the package. A couple of minutes later, the seal was out.
And, here's where things went south again....
So, As I wiped out the seal housing, I felt two deep gouges corresponding to where I had used the seal puller. WTF?
So, this brand new seal puller had a manufacturing flaw/ unfinished surface. Basically, if you know how metal is sheared/stamped out, you'll understand, there will be a ridge or raised burr on one side of the edge. This burr was still on this puller and was razor sharp.
So, now my case has two gouges that I have to contend with....
I applied RTV in hopes it would suffice, but after letting it set up overnight and driving it, it is pouring nearly as much as before, but this time around the outside of the seal.... And yes, I know about the rubber washer style seal on the output shaft itself and did add RTV to it at the splines and under the nut. It was dry as I disassembled, so it wasn't leaking.
Anyhoo, I need to move this 242 swap up ASAP. A trip to the local pick and pull yielded nothing except post 98 era cases, which have no speedo provision along with the wrong front output yoke, so extra $$$ to make them work.
Scoured Fakebook marketplace and found a complete drivetrain dropout from a 98 GC complete with the 242 case. Bonus is, it was local!
Messaged the seller, asking if they'd consider selling just the case, and they replied they had already separated the transmission and sold it over the weekend, so the case was fair game.
It is now in my shop waiting for me to get the rear main seal replaced on the Eagle. That is a whole can of worms in itself....
Once I get that thing done, the case goes on the workbench for teardown.