'68 318 to carbed Magnum 5.2: Check my checklist

Took the valve covers and intake manifold off today. Clean enough to eat off of.

I opened the block off plate for the fuel pump to have a look at the timing chain. Since this is a heavy duty 360, it has a double roller installed from the factory (and special locks on the exhaust spring retainers). I was quite surprised to find that it has almost a quarter inch of play in it - much more stretch than I figured.

I have a stock replacement done rain on the way so it's not an issue. Also going to install the Magnum 3.9 timing chain tensioner (which I believe has to be drilled for one oiling port).

I'll post some photos soon as I have an internet connection again.

-Kurt