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More parts have arrived, and I had a day off. I chose a Cloyes true roller timing set, it’s supposed to be strong for a single chain, and it is adjustable, but I am going to follow the recommendation of BTR and install the cam dot to dot. I also received a new style cam retainer plate, and the necessary new style bolts. Before ordering head gaskets and head bolts from Summit Racing, I did a quick search and found that Gm offered these gaskets as a single or as a pair. The price for a single was $52 if I recall correctly, and the set was only $59.22. Easy decision. Part number 12589266 is single, 12498544 is the number for a pair

ARP had several choices for head bolts, however the chrome Molly bolts had a few negative reviews with bolts twisting off due to improper torque procedure . The ARP 2000 series bolts did not have any negative reviews, they were $35 or $40 more but worth it in my opinion.
With that I disassembled the block a bit further