Correct
They are sleeves around the bolts like the block has to locate the heads
They are sleeves around the bolts like the block has to locate the heads
Yes, but that is not what I would call a "dowel pin". Thus my statement about not ever seeing "dowel pins" on a SBF for the timing cover. They are just called alignment dowels. Like the following kit from Summit Racing:
Whereas, these are dowel pins used to align a cylinder head on a SBC:
Even with the " alignment dowels" I still think you are better off NOT tightening the timing chain cover until you install the balancer... That couple of thousandths movement might make a difference.....
Make sure you put a little grease on the seal too for start up....
Make sure you put a little grease on the seal too for start up....