Timing Gear Drive

Here's what i got...



And here's the "issue" is it's really an issue at all. Eff it...I'm just gonna run it like that.
I can't see why it would be a problem since all the force imparted is on the woody key and not the snout. Any comments on this? There's .030 clearance in there all the way around. I guess if there is a "problem" with the balancer, I'll take .030 off it and call it a motor!



And if anyone was curious...my shortblock with the legendary POS Dakota looming in the background. I'm really happy so far. This is not going to be the truck to mess with. ;)



Mine ended up the same way with that little gap!