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blwn331

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Ok, I dont know whats on the front of my timing chain?? looks like half a can and I have never seen this on my other 302s, This is an early 80s 5.0 if it would help but I dont know, I was changing the timming cover over to my 95 gt cover and this is what I saw.. Can I take it off? Thnks guys..

 

LoudToy958

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My brain is not functioning right now, however, you can take it off. It is used to operate a mechanical fuel pump. That is why it is not centered. Sorry about the name. I am sure someone else here will chime in.

 

94CobraPace

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It is the fuel pump eccentric. The off center moves the fuel pump arm up and down causing it to pump fuel.

 

bill302

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the above is correct that is the fuel pump eccentric i was mistaking earlier...

 

blwn331

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oh thanks for the quick reply guys, I see how that works now, I just have never seen that on a motor before. I guess it isnt hurting anything, Any one know if it will have clearence issues with my 95 timming cover?

 

blwn331

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bill302 said:

thats the oil slinger!!!!!

The oil slinger is a thin metal disc that deflects the oil away from the crankshaft seal. The oil that lubricates the timing chain is pumped toward the crankshaft seal at high pressure and very high volume.

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You guys are so fast, So ....2 votes for fuel slapper, 1 for oil slinger.. How come my other 302s didnt have an Oil Slinger? If thats what it is?

Thanks for the help.
JT

 

bill302

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whoops.

 

HISSIN50

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blwn331 said:

Any one know if it will have clearence issues with my 95 timming cover?

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Yes, you should have clearance issues if you use a SN95 timing cover.

:OT: Shane, great to see you back in here.

 

True 5.0

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blwn331 said:

Any one know if it will have clearence issues with my 95 timming cover?

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Take the eccentric off. It will hit the back of your SN95 front engine cover.

 

LoudToy958

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:OT: Shane, great to see you back in here. [/QUOTE]

Thanks JT, haven't been back very long. Just got back from a deploymet. I'll be creeping around in the background though.

It will indeed have clearance issues, as I have tried this before.

 

blwn331

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Shane, will I need to use a different bolt after I take this off or can I just use the same one thats there? Thanks for your help.

 

GTA_V6_Mustang

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You should be able to use the same bolt with no problem. But if anything use a washer the thickness of the mating surface of the eccentric, should push come to shove, but I dont think it will.

 

LoudToy958

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To be honest I can't remember. That was quite a few years ago, and I had a blown 95 engine, so I had parts to laying around. I am pretty sure we used the same one though without an issue. Good luck............