If it isn't too late, now is the time to pull the front bearing cap and thread the holes so you can bolt the timing cover from the outside instead of having to pull the pan next time. (unless someone already did that for you).
As Tiny says, don't forget to put silicone on the threads of the bolts so they don't leak. I think Permatex 2-A or 2-B is specially made for threads- it is a non-hardening black goop and works great!
You can also use regular RTV-Blue o Red or whatever you've got lying around.
'51 Chevy 1/2 ton w/'62 261, HEI, offy, fentons, dual carter/webbers, t-5 & 12 bolt posi
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