I need a new timing chain cover
 

and there are a few options that I can see. Do you have a recommendation? Does anyone know if there are better than another one or are many just reboxed? I see Allstar, Pioneer, Edelbrock and Restoparts. I see vendors Ames, Year One, Summit, Jegs, Partsgeek, OPG. I want a bolt on, no required mods. My default is Ames but sometimes reproduction aren't so great for any of these sources and I want correct/perfect bolt on if I can.

Both good 8 bolt and 11 bolts are on the market now.Should have no issues.I would lean toward our sponsor if they have what you need.Tom

I got mine from Ames. Perfect.

Get the crank seal from BOP engineering. the fel pro one sucks big time.

Why do you need a new cover?
I have fixed some very sad ones in no more then 2 1/2 hours, even if the heater hose nipple is very pitted and you could do the same .

Well, I might not, I will inspect closer for other potential issues but I have some stripped threads and most "ugly" is the top bolt which is common with the alternator bracket where I have a bolt all the way thru with a nut/washer on the backside. Also, I really don't expect any corrosion issue but won't know until it comes off. I'm preparing for a cam swap.

Thank you Steve