How to Assemble the Front of a Small Block

Great thread Karl. Many thanks! :cheers: Very timely for me as I have the front of my 340 apart as I type this. Regarding that oil slinger... looks like the PO didn't put it back on when he/she had things apart way back when. Looks like some folks do without, other do with. How important is it to have? If it's a big deal, I'll track one down before I button up the cover.

thanks again,
Pat