[steve25]

It’s a less then 1 hour job to yank the timing cover off which is what I would do.
I would not be concerned with any Aluminum shavings ( too soft to cause harm and it can’t get thru the pump screen ) from the taping being in the motor, but that tape will certainly clog off the oil pump pickup screen if you don’t get it out.

[gtorich]

Originally Posted by steve25

It’s a less then 1 hour job to yank the timing cover off which is what I would do.
I would not be concerned with any Aluminum shavings ( too soft to cause harm and it can’t get thru the pump screen ) from the taping being in the motor, but that tape will certainly clog off the oil pump pickup screen if you don’t get it out.

Im thinking of doing this also............couple questions i have taken off a balancer, but never put one on.............do i get it a TDC and line up the "O"

Right now i have the motor on one of those cradles with wheels..........am thinking of throwing it on a regular stand, might be easier to work on.

There is no oil in the motor, fresh from a re-ring job.........

The bad part is im not even sure there are any shavings in the motor...........the front bolt has nothing to do with stuff falling into the motor................and on the back bolt i just king of chased the hole, didnt turn it much, thought dont mess with it.............on that one i could torque the bolt to 25#, it was the front that striped.

Not sure of what to do with the oil pan in front, when i take off the timing chain, im thinking thats gonna screw up the stuff he put on..............it sealed well after he did that, according to the smoke test................what ever that is. lol

I take it if i took off the valley pan, i wouldnt be able to see anything one way or the other. ???.............i dont have the manifold on as of yet.

Im gonna mess with it some tomorrow, before i finally give in and start taking things apart................any other whacked out ideas i could try before giving up.

Rich

[NeighborsComplaint]

Yank the timing cover and the oil pan and check it all over good. Bolts and gaskets, no real finesse required.

I know my limitations and have learned to tape off or stuff a shop towel into any hole I don't want to drop hardware or junk into when I'm working around the motor.

[Joe's Garage]

The keyway that locates it will only allow installation in one spot.

So long as you don't mess with the timing chain, you're golden.

Good luck!

[grivera]

The timing cover will be easier to pull and reseal than the oil pan, and the tape may be in the timing cover. No offense, but some of your questions - like the ones below - make it seem you may be over your head. Not that a timing cover is difficult to do but there is the sealing of the water bypass at the intake. Is there anyone who can help you?

Originally Posted by gtorich

Not sure of what to do with the oil pan in front, when i take off the timing chain, im thinking thats gonna screw up the stuff he put on..............it sealed well after he did that, according to the smoke test................what ever that is. lol

I take it if i took off the valley pan, i wouldnt be able to see anything one way or the other. ???.............i dont have the manifold on as of yet.