oil slinger - yes or no?

I have used them and not. The factory used it for a reason that really no longer applies to the current useage and demands of the current engines. The next engine will get it since the idea is just simply a cruiser. Only a mild cam, doible roller chain and headers will added to the new pistoned rebuild. Longevity is the big goal.

The slinger will be reinstalled for this purpose. Nothing more, nothing less.
The hot rod engines do not get it. It is just one more part in the way when disassembling or reassembling the engine when cam changes come around. The less on this engine the better.