So far as I dig deeper into my 383

[1970cat]

cylinder ridge

i wouldn't worry about that too much.
if it were me , i would put on a standard timing chain (they ran for thousands of miles of daily use when new) , turn it over by hand to make sure there are no unusual scratches or gouges in the cylinder walls, put some new gaskets in it and put it back together. no need to re-invent the mousetrap here.
i didn't catch if you have an automatic transmission in it. i've had it before where the trans fluid cooler in the radiator sprung a leak and mixed trans fluid with coolant. just thinking out loud.

 

[FuryDan66]

It's an automatic I'm assuming it's the I believe 727

 

[traintech55]

You have a 383, it is a 727 trans. Chrysler never built the 904 trans with a case that would bolt to a "B" or "RB" engine.

 

[FuryDan66]

From what I read 727 is a good one ?

 

[Ripinator]

From what I read 727 is a good one ?

Its the best.

 

[FuryDan66]

Rip from what I read it's as good as even most of today's transmission as far as strength . It's to bad we all don't live in the same area lol . But I do drive a Ford F150 tho lol not sure if you guys would still hang out or not

 

[Ripinator]

Rip from what I read it's as good as even most of today's transmission as far as strength . It's to bad we all don't live in the same area lol . But I do drive a Ford F150 tho lol not sure if you guys would still hang out or not

I think Stan (@commando1) has a Phord F-150. . .

 

[traintech55]

I think Stan (@commando1) has a Phord F-150. . .

Fords. (I think i'm going to be sick).

 

[FuryDan66]

So I need a new cover bc when I used the balancer remover I guess I went into far with the bolts but you live and learn right. So, what's the metal ring that's sitting up against the lower gear? When I order a new timing chain hear set will this come with the set?

 

[LocuMob]

So I need a new cover bc when I used the balancer remover I guess I went into far with the bolts but you live and learn right. So, what's the metal ring that's sitting up against the lower gear? When I order a new timing chain hear set will this come with the set?

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You might not need a new cover if the seal took the damage, you can replace the seal itself.

The metal thing is the oil slinger, not sure if it comes with a timing gear set, I don't think it's a wear item. Notice how it goes on, only one way.

 

[FuryDan66]

The oil slinger I can't remember which way to behonest. My owners manual doesn't even show it. The cover is pretty dented in and the seal is bad also lol.

 

[FuryDan66]

Way one

 

[FuryDan66]

Way two lol

 

[traintech55]

The oil slinger can only go on one way. If you put it on wrong the front cover will not mate up to the block. It's purpose is to help keep oil away from the seal, and lubricate the timing chain so do not forget it, or you will have a big mess.

 

[LocuMob]

Way two lol

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It looks wrong when it's on right, if that makes any sense. I forgot which is correct it's been a few years now since I've had the cover off the front of an engine.

 

[FuryDan66]

As always thanks guys

 

[70bigblockdodge]

Raised boss toward lower gear. Straighten the cover best you can, hammer, pliers, put a thin bead of RTV in the corner before seating the new seal if it worries you.
Honestly your block is probably fine, I would not worry about it, especially on a big block with 5 bolts around each cylinder. Get the heads done, clean out the head bolt holes with a chase, I made mine from old bolts by cutting grooves in the threads to allow crud to get caught in there and be backed out.
Your timing chain is ok. Put it back together and go have some fun driving it.

 

[FuryDan66]

So this cover should be okay the way it is?

 

[Polara_500]

No, but you may be able to straighten it enough to get away with reusing it after installing a new seal. As is the flange is too whacked to allow the seal to seal.........

 

[FuryDan66]

Ok that's what I was thinking, I tried bending it but she just wouldn't move anymore than that. I think the photos I posted last night didn't show as much of the damage lol