Timing cover & pointer
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From: chicago burbs
i posted to this thread but got a window that said my post had to be approved by a moderator or some #@&+!, because it had a link in it? i guess it wasn't approved? not the first time either. why?
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I'm interested in this also - my engine came without a pointer. I reused the timing cover, although I probably should have replaced it.
Oh wait, partsamerica sells timing covers. Search for it, or try this link (not sure if partsamerica links work):
http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductL...Timing%20Cover
Part # 500302E
It certainly doesn't look like my stock one, but says its for a 79 Bronco.
Oh wait, partsamerica sells timing covers. Search for it, or try this link (not sure if partsamerica links work):
http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductL...Timing%20Cover
Part # 500302E
It certainly doesn't look like my stock one, but says its for a 79 Bronco.
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I'll have to check on the moderator approval thing. I've never seen the system do that and I certainly didn't get a request to approve a post in my email or messages.
The timing cover at the site linked is not correct for a 79 Bronco with a 351M engine. That's a timing cover for a 351W.
The timing cover at the site linked is not correct for a 79 Bronco with a 351M engine. That's a timing cover for a 351W.
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Originally Posted by grclark351
i posted to this thread but got a window that said my post had to be approved by a moderator or some #@&+!, because it had a link in it? i guess it wasn't approved? not the first time either. why?
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For the timing cover. If you are refering to the front plate under the water pump TMI was making an aluminum one I believe. Some don't like to use aluminum but I already have aluminum water pump, thermo housing and radiator with no probs. If using an old one I would consider having threaded inserts install where the plate is threaded.
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From: chicago burbs
there's not really enough meat to hold any type of thread repair. if your threaded holes are stripped out, just grind the inside smooth and weld a couple nuts on.
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