Jim, Did you have to remove the dipstick plug in the block or did your engine have the truck dipstick?
Did you tap it out from the inside?
Also, your timing cover and water pump... did you paint or clear coat them?
Hard to tell but it looks like you painted yours.
Wondering what the best way to preserve the finish.
My timing cover will need some cleaning and prep to look as nice as yours
I know that March includes a new water pump so I will want them both to match.
Thanks!
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