How to Assemble the Front of a Small Block

Very nice, Karl. One thing I noticed you forgot to mention. There is a thick felt washer that goes on the harmonic balancer that helps keep dust and dirt away from the front crank seal area. Kinda a "seal seal" if you will. I have found that on nearly all small blocks that were original that I tore down....there even one on my 331 Hemi when I tore it down, and I replaced it with a new one.