How to Assemble the Front of a Small Block

krazykuda said

Yes, I've seen that.

It is not shown here for two reasons.

1. I didn't install the timing chain and water pump. I believe that you put that on the damper after the timing chain cover goes in.
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Great info.

Just to for warn the new person to the front of the SBM. When you do put the water pump and front cover on. there are bolts that can go in to far and ruin a cylinder. i'm talking about the long ones that hold on the brackets and go into the water passages.