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srtthis

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does anyone actually make a good aftermarket timing cover these days? looks like my 408 should be done here shortly and its one of the last few parts that i need.
 

Wayne Waldrep

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Any reason why a used OEM one won't be good? There's tons of them around.
 

TOOLOW91

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srtthis said:
does anyone actually make a good aftermarket timing cover these days? looks like my 408 should be done here shortly and its one of the last few parts that i need.
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I have a Chinese one from lmr I powdercoated. That pro mod engine done already or what ????
 

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The factory one works fine unless you want to run a belt drive or something.

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Just bought a Ford Racing unit from Summit, seemed to fit perfect.
 

srtthis

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TOOLOW91 said:
I have a Chinese one from lmr I powdercoated. That pro mod engine done already or what ????
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should be done shortly... gives me a reason to start working on the car again. spent all summer on the boat pretty much
 

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srtthis said:
should be done shortly... gives me a reason to start working on the car again. spent all summer on the boat pretty much
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Boats are fun . Except when you are fixing them !

But for real I have had no issues with that lmr replacement one
 

srtthis

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TOOLOW91 said:
Boats are fun . Except when you are fixing them !

But for real I have had no issues with that lmr replacement one
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ive been having injector issues like crazy... im about to find out if a set of ford blue tops will work lol
OH AND ITS DRINKING OIL FASTER THAN I CAN DRINK BEER
 
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