Timing Cover Bolts - Am I missing two?

[Stanger007]

As I was swapping cams yesterday I noticed my timing cover was missing two bolts around the fuel pump area - it sure looks like there should be two bolts there - can someone confirm this for me? I didn't have a leak there before so it makes me wonder.

Do you have two bolts there?

Thanks,
Wes

Picture above also available here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/wesratcliff/411336897/in/set-72157594567473750/

 

[biggyfan1]

yes mine has 2 bolt right there. i have a 1989 302 in my 66. might be different from yours tho.

 

[outlaw66]

you're missing two bolts...no doubt!

outlaw

 

[krash kendall]

Your fuel pump, pulleys, lower rad hose, and oil filter are missing too. Do I win a prize?

 

[dennis112]

Hopefully you won't find 2 broken bolts in the block under the cover--that would suck.

 

[Stanger007]

Your fuel pump, pulleys, lower rad hose, and oil filter are missing too. Do I win a prize?

Hey at least I have the oil filter o-ring still stuck to the block in that picture! For your prize I'll be glad to send it to ya.

Thanks guys who (legitimately) answered my question.

I'm off to the bolt store to find two bolts - the bolts that hold the timing pointer on are a perfect fit in the two holes.

Somehow or another I completely missed those two bolts when I rebuilt the engine a few years ago - they were missing then and I didn't notice it when I put everything back together. I'm surprised I didn't have any leaks from there!