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gofishing · 08-07-2002, 10:27 PM

Need advice here on my 71 351C: I took the timing cover off since I'm replacing the water pump. I noticed one of the 2 holes for the water pump bolts is stripped and wondering if it is okay to weld a nut over the stripped hole. Other option is to buy a new cover, but I don't know who sells them.

How can you tell if the timing chain is good or worn? Mine seems tight and clean.

08-07-2002, 10:27 PM	#1
gofishing Registered Member Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: Seattle, WA, US Posts: 33	Timing Cover Problem Need advice here on my 71 351C: I took the timing cover off since I'm replacing the water pump. I noticed one of the 2 holes for the water pump bolts is stripped and wondering if it is okay to weld a nut over the stripped hole. Other option is to buy a new cover, but I don't know who sells them. How can you tell if the timing chain is good or worn? Mine seems tight and clean. __________________ Don 1971 Mach 1 351C/4sp