1968 z/28 timing tab

[302moz]

Does anyone know if the timing tab should be painted on a 68 z/28? Getting ready to paint my engine and I want it to be correct. Thanks John

[Tommy_Mathison]

John, I believe the timing tab should be left unpainted. You should also have a bare spot on your balancer which was under the timing tab during painting.

[Salvatore]

John, You mean the timing tab on the timing chain cover? Shouldn't that be painted and where it covered the balancer during paint be left somewhat unpainted (maybe some overspray)?

[firez]

They were painted from the factory. I have talked to Jerry MacNeish about this years back.