I can't really tell by the pics, how did you plug the drive hole? Any shots that you could send me of the back side of the timing cover? Is the timing set brand new and unused?

 

I know, I didn't think about taking better shots until I was uploading :O. I can take more if needed. The plug is an allen head bolt with some sealant and it was clearanced well. It was all installed by a shop but never even turned over because my fricken "new motor" had a crack in the shortblock>:-/.