But with chrome, the oil leaks are easier to see. grin

The worst issue with the side covers is the ends where the bolt spacing is farther apart, and there's the span across the head gasket joint at the same spot.

You definitely will need to flatten the bolt hole spots and be darn sure the cover is flat everywhere.


Kevin
1951 Chevy 3100 work truck
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1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car)
Busting rust since the mid-60's
If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together.