Tinker,

Ok, the timing chain cover is almost off, the oil pick-up is disconnected. The cover is sitting about 3/4 of an inch from the crank case, can rotate freely 2-3 degrees around the crank and can tilt front to back about the same amount. But it won't come off! It really feels like something around the crank is somehow preventing it from being fully removed.

Is there a lip or anything? I think it is already past the radial seal. I don't want to force anything-but i'll give it another try before I hit the sack tonight.

thanks,
dan