360 timing cover removal

[moparvinson]

So it looks like the fuel pump eccentric came loose on my son's 74 charger. Luckily the timing chain didn't fall off. Do you need to drop the oil pan a little to remove the timing cover? I have everything removed up to that point. Thanks

 

[493 Mike]

If I recall correctly the cover can be removed without touching the pan (except the bolts into the cover), There used to be a special gasket kit for the front which included a couple of short pieces of pan gasket and the front pan seal.
Mike

 

[440Coronet500]

No, but the oil pan is bolted to the front cover from the underside. Remove the 2 bolts and the front cover can be removed. 440'