Getting block prepped for the hot tank

Hey All,

Got my 5.9 broke down to the bare block today. Took out the freeze plugs I could reach (gotta get the rear ones out when block is off the stand) pulled the oil galley plugs out of the sides.

Should I pull the small ones out behind the cam retaining plate?

What else should I pull? Should I chase the threaded holes before or after tanking? Or both?

Should I scotch brite the head surfaces first? Anything else I'm not thinking of?

Thanks!

CE
Author: valiantone