Small Block Reassembly

[66/440]

I have the pan off as well as the timing cover. Trying to decide if I should put the pan on first or the timing cover then the pan. Opinions, rational?

 

[440Coronet500]

I install the timing cover first. Mainly because it's easier due to the pan gasket. 440'

 

[66 Sat]

Definitely timing cover first. When I changed the cam trying to get it back on with the oil pan installed was a major pain in the *** for me.

 

[yella71]

timing cover first. then the pan