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Old Aug 1, 2025 | 10:50 PM
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Finally got all my parts , once I get timing chain back on . Is there a way to make sure im OK before turning it on?

Did you make sure to put some sort of sealant on the threads of the four long bolts? The short ones don't matter but the four long ones go into the water jacket and can leak if you aren't careful.
 
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Old Aug 2, 2025 | 09:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Aross5566
gears are dot to dot and distributor is point at 6 . should be good right?
Yep..
 
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Old Aug 2, 2025 | 10:20 AM
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Got everything but fan and fan clutch put back on last night. Hopefully have those on in a bit . Thank yall for the help
 
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Old Aug 2, 2025 | 02:04 PM
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fan on and fluids filled , bout to go give it a crank , hopfuly nothing blows up .
 
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