I have a question about the stock timing chain. I took the front cover off and on the bolt that holds the cam gear on there was a washer/L shaped bracket on it. I was wondering 1. what is was, 2. what does it do and 3. do I need to install it with my new timing chain. Thanks guys
It was held on by the bolt that holds the cam gear to the cam. I took that bolt off then slide the timing chain off the crank snout. I haven't taken the thrust plate off yet. I'm not sure if that made any sense, hopefully it did tho. I just want to make sure if I need to keep it or not. Thanks
I was just about to post that, I was readin the 5.0 mag and it had a picture of a timing chain with the fuel pump essentric (sp). This was a full circle but it was in the same spot as where the part I am talking about is. Do you think I need to install it back on when I put the new timing chain on? Thanks guys
Nick, I can think of no reason why you need it (it shouldnt be there in the first place AFAIK - it's kinda like an appendix). But let's wait for one of the smart folks to chime in with confirmation just to be sure.