How to Assemble the Front of a Small Block

mopar moe said
Hi: Is the timing chain tensioner a "must install " item?? The reason I ask is that I bought a 273 Commando engine that was built by a reputable machine shop in Edmonton Alberta and there is no tensioner installed.
Thanks for listening.......Mopar Moe

The one you want is from a mid 90's V6 Dakota. Cloyes 95387.

Cheap cheap from Rock Auto, $26 :).