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Old December 11th, 2004, 08:51 PM
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Re: Re: Anymore Cam Sprocket Plate Surprises ...

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Originally posted by TurboDave
I've been told on many occasions that I'll have to cut .120 off the front cover so that everything will line up on my on center block.
BUT, while looking at a new cover here in the garage, and using a caliper set to .120, it looks VERY much like cutting that much off will pretty much come withing just a thou or two (possibly penetrate) the rear most oil pump mounting bolt hole???
Yup, it'll do that. No big deal. And you'll have to clearance the the Duttweiller oil pump housing, too, 'cause it'll bump against the block face.
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