Timing Cover problems...

Coupe Devil · 07-19-2002, 01:42 PM

I was helping my buddy put his 70 model 351 motor together the other day.. started to put the front end all on it nd the iming cover wont go.... Its hitting the fuel pump eccentric and lacks a big 1/6th of an inch before it would even touch the block. I know gasket will make up some but still not enough to make it right after it is torqued.. It is my understanding the 302 and 351 front covers are the same?? Is there a different fuel pump eccentric that could be purchased and solve the problem? Or would swaping to an electric fuel; pump be a better option. This is a .040 over 351 with a mild cam... any suggestions..

Brad

Eric4Nitrous · 07-19-2002, 02:28 PM

Brad, the only way i see it going on is to put a electric fuel pump on it. Good luck with it.

Eric

sn95gt19 · 07-19-2002, 02:55 PM

even if you didnt have that problem i would say go with an electric fuel pump.

07-19-2002, 01:42 PM	#1
Coupe Devil Moderator Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Myrtle Beach SC Posts: 1,643	Timing Cover problems... I was helping my buddy put his 70 model 351 motor together the other day.. started to put the front end all on it nd the iming cover wont go.... Its hitting the fuel pump eccentric and lacks a big 1/6th of an inch before it would even touch the block. I know gasket will make up some but still not enough to make it right after it is torqued.. It is my understanding the 302 and 351 front covers are the same?? Is there a different fuel pump eccentric that could be purchased and solve the problem? Or would swaping to an electric fuel; pump be a better option. This is a .040 over 351 with a mild cam... any suggestions.. Brad __________________ 1990 GT, 347, TFS TW Heads, TFS Cam, TFS Track heat, Twin turbos, FMIC, T5. Built Ford Tough Moderator

07-19-2002, 02:28 PM	#2
Eric4Nitrous Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Va Posts: 1,122	Brad, the only way i see it going on is to put a electric fuel pump on it. Good luck with it. Eric __________________ 68 Camaro Gene Fulton 632ci Two stages of Jug 8.41 164mph Rockingham 1-26-03

07-19-2002, 02:55 PM	#3
sn95gt19 motors done......woohooo Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 799	even if you didnt have that problem i would say go with an electric fuel pump. __________________ 95gt lazer red (98 cobra clone) Rice Haters Club Member #116

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