I broke in my cam today and noticed a little puddle of oil under the rear. I could see the drip coming from the bottom/front of the bellhousing.
Is this leak likely coming from the seal between the pan and the rear main in the back?
I used one of those re-useable blue pan gaskets because I thought it would be better. The directions said not to use any rtv except a little at the corners. I really don't want to have to take the whole thing back out again, any ideas???

Also, I have a 180 thermostat in it and the temp just kept going up until about 205 or so when I decided I had to shut it down. Basically I broke in the cam in 2-10 minute sessions because of the engine temp. Is this OK?

It's still pretty hard to start, it's ok once it's running; is this probably beause the timing needs to be dialed in better?

thanks