Remove front cover w/o removing oil pan?

Done it a few times swapping cams in my 440. Forget where I got the gasket kit but it came with the front piece of the pan gasket already cut to replace where the timing cover sits. Took off the timing cover, cleaned everything, used some permatex, put the new gasket piece in, put it all back together and let it dry for about 24 hours before driving. Hasn't leaked in years.

I agree. By the way, I love those Jensens.