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Timing cover question

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tylerrocks

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Can I use an early timing cover (with dipstick provision) on a roller 5.0 block?

Tyler
 

iskwezm

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i did
 

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ya i am too. but i think you got to use the early oil pan too.
 
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Did you guys use a mechanical fuel pump?
 
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Thanks.

COV3R, Im using electrical.
 

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Yes.
I used mech fuel pump.
 

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tylerrocks said:
Im using electrical.
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ditto
 
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