Finally the decision has been made.

Right, they are meant to cut the guide's OD to fit Viton or Teflon aftermarket type seals. I don't see anything wrong, on a budget, to grind them with a Dremel, and if needed, trim the umbrella seals to match. They'll still do their job that way, which is to shed most of the oil off the side and down past the guides.
Yea that's what I'm gonna do.