How to Determine if Your Big Block Chevy Timing Cover is Generation 4, 5 or 6

It can be difficult to ascertain what generation you Big Block Chevy timing cover is. This helpful guide should sort it all out:

GEN 4

HAS OIL PAN TABS AND 10 BOLTS

GEN 5

NO OIL PAN TABS AND 10 BOLTS

GEN 6

NO OIL PAN TABS AND 6 BOLTS