I am loving the seasonal wall paper !
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I spent some hours yesterday cleaning 292 engine covers & stuff in the solvent tank and made a serious discovery ~ the 1977 timing chest is *much* thinner steel than is the old 1964 one , there are numerous changes in how it was manufactured too so I'll be taking the extra time to de rust the 1964 one and use it on my '69 .
The good thing is : the lighter '77 cover didn't leak atall so it's a good used part , maybe I'll install a new seal and re paint it correct GMC/Chevrolet Red and offer it cheaply on E-ay .
I hope to get more tear down works done to - day , the sun is rising so my achy old bones and injuries might give me a break in the pain dept .
Truly , these ARE ' Mistresses ' ! .
Cheaper and BETTER than any modern truck I can buy .