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Seeking the depth, from front to back, of the LS1 block.

I want to mark my lifter dowel with a reference, so I can be sure I’ve cleared the lifters all the way back.
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21” from the timing cover flange to the bell housing flange.

Measure a block sitting on my engine stand
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21” from the timing cover flange to the bell housing flange.

Measure a block sitting on my engine stand
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