Is this glue on the back ot the cam chain boxes?
 

Looks like a sealant of some type to keep oil from coming through from the chain rail pins and the tensioner pivot.

Can I just remove it, clean it up, and cover the area with some fresh JB Weld or is there something better?

Thanks.

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Looks like the epoxy that the factory uses to cover the back of non-threaded plugs. Helps hold it it place and seals against oil leaks. Scrap off the rest of it with a wire brush and use some JB Weld to replace it.

Thank you Rob, will do.

+1 what Rob said. I believe this is covered in Waynes book. Pick up a copy if you havent got one already.