I am swapping in a 351W that was bought as a longblock. The timing cover I have from the previous motor has no timing pointer. Looks like it has a slot for a crank sensor???? Is there a kit or easy way to mount a timing pointer? I have limited metal fab skills and tools. I have the motor rolled to tdc and where the marks on the harmonic balancer are sitting there doesn't look to be a easy place to mount one. Thanks in advance!

 

I should be clear and say this truck had a 351 in it from previous owner. Will be getting all new wiring and will be carbed. The block is a 72 and the heads are 69's. 4 bolt crank pulley, v-belt, factory waterpump, also has a car style dipstick hole on the timing cover, mechanical fuel pump, and a van style pan. Can I use the car style dipstick location if I block off the hole in the pan?

 

Looks like you got a late model motor, they dont have timing pointers, the later one's have a boss that has a hole drilled in it so you can put a metal pointer in. were you have the balancer now it has the marks on it right! you need to come up with a way to mount a pointer. how thick is the timing cover in that area? Can you drill a 1/4 inch hole and modify a bolt that you cut the head off at the length you need, thread the hole and screw in the bolt using lock tight after you grind the bolt to a point?

 

Sure as long as the dip stick is right for that location.

 

Well it is a late model timing cover from what I've searched. I don't feel comfortable drilling into the timing cover being this is a brand new rebuild without break-in time yet. Everything is on the motor now. That is a crafty idea however. So basically if i want to mount a proper timing pointer, I'll have to swap for a later style timing cover? Dang

 

Go to your local Ford dealer and buy pointer part number F1TZ6023A.

 

I know you know your stuff jeffafa. Just wanting to double check that yhe part # you gave me will fit. On the passenger side of the balancer is two loops that point down at the crank. Crank sensor mount.? Will that part mount on this cover without modification?

 

No offense taken. It fits a few things. Including 91/96 F150 with a 302. That boss you describe is for a timing probe. The pointer part number I mentioned above fits around that boss.