Timing Cover Alignment

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Mar 30, 2013 | 12:18 AM

Intimnasc

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Timing Cover Alignment

In the dismantling of the motor I am building the timing cover alignment pins have been misplaced. Does anyone have the specs on size and length so I can make some new ones at work or a good source for new ones? I have pretty good access to CNC machines and high precision pins and the like.

Mar 30, 2013 | 02:30 AM

xlt4wd90

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You can measure the ID of the holes in the timing cover for the OD of the spacer. I think you can probably turn that on a lathe; cut the outside diameter to just over your measurement, then test-fit into the hole in the cover, and cut down enough to prefect the fit. Then drill a hole through it large enough for the bolt to go through (5/16"?)

Also note that older engines did not have those locating dowels. You just aligned the bottom of the cover with the block skirt/pan rail.

Mar 30, 2013 | 08:41 AM

baddad457

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The alignment dowels are pretty small, gonna be a bitch to make. It'd be easier to find a set off another motor or try a local engine building company for new ones. "Dorman" may make these, they make many of the small engine parts, bolts, nuts, fittings,etc. I may have a set I'll let you have, I'll try and look for tham later today.