Timing cover gasket

I guess we all feel better now.

Yes I was referring to the earlier model, talking about the twin chain.

Just one more word of caution about eliminating gaskets: the oil pump gasket is .007" thick, so eliminating it will reduce the compression on the oil pump seal by this same amount. This could mean the difference between adding shims or not on the older twin chain motors. Or, possibly an ineffective seal if shims aren't used to make up the gap.

Jason