Removing Timing Gear Cover

[jeffo]

I am having a timing issue and I am trying to remove the cover to check the gear alignment. It is an early 28 tudor with solid front motor mounts. I have all the bolts removed and was wondering if the cover will come straight up enough to clear the mount brackets or does it need to come forward. If it needs to come forward I will have remove the top radiator hose and maybe loosen the rear motor mounts as the motor still seems solid with just the front bolts removed.

Thanks
Jeff