Timing Chain Cover
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Timing Chain Cover
Need a timing chain cover with a roller cam. Will this fit under the water pump. There is very little if any clearance right now with the stock cover.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/CL...1/?image=large
If not what are you roller cam guys running.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/CL...1/?image=large
If not what are you roller cam guys running.
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Gordon,
That is this the cover that I am using on mine. Very nice piece and easy to set the button clearance. I have the GMPP aluminum waterpump. Just had to replace some of the small bolts on the back of the pump with socket head screws. Not a big deal.
I can post pics when i get home (no access at work).
Steve
That is this the cover that I am using on mine. Very nice piece and easy to set the button clearance. I have the GMPP aluminum waterpump. Just had to replace some of the small bolts on the back of the pump with socket head screws. Not a big deal.
I can post pics when i get home (no access at work).
Steve
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Becuase I wanted a stock look and also because I didn't want to spend the money I just used my stock cover. With that said I would recommend getting the cover that allows you to set your roller camshaft end paly with the turn of a screw. Getting the camshaft end play set properly while using a stock cover is a trial and error process. The problem is the gasket thickness will change everytime you install/remove the cover while trying to dial in the end play.
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Gordon,
That is this the cover that I am using on mine. Very nice piece and easy to set the button clearance. I have the GMPP aluminum waterpump. Just had to replace some of the small bolts on the back of the pump with socket head screws. Not a big deal.
I can post pics when i get home (no access at work).
Steve
That is this the cover that I am using on mine. Very nice piece and easy to set the button clearance. I have the GMPP aluminum waterpump. Just had to replace some of the small bolts on the back of the pump with socket head screws. Not a big deal.
I can post pics when i get home (no access at work).
Steve
I have the same set-up and it is VERY close, but still fits.
Le Mans Master
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I ran the Cloyes cover behind my Edelbrock WP with the steel plate back plate and it cleared. If you have a "hex-a-just" timing chain be careful trying to adjust the eccentric, if the top sprocket is the least bit tighted you will CRACK IT! into pieces and have to buy a new one.
Melting Slicks
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I'm also using that cover. I'd like to mention that I used 12 point ARP cam gear bolts which are rather tall and ended up with interferance with the cover. I had to mill down the height of the bolts to get the clearance back. I also had to replace the bolts on the back of my Edlebrock water pump for clearance. Nice cover....really pleased with it.
Jim
Jim
Last edited by jimvette999; Jul 10, 2009 at 09:20 AM.
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From: Forked River NJ
Maybe I'll get some Button Head bolts for the cover and WP. I have them for my intake and a few other places and I know these are fairly short on the head. That should give me the clearance. 
Melting Slicks
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Here's those tall ARP cam bolts I spoke of....
Last edited by jimvette999; Jul 10, 2009 at 10:45 AM.
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I just installed a roller cam in my 82. I used the stock cover and agree with mudbone - trial and error. I also used a nylon button and yes the timing cover is flexing somehow. My Summit timing gear came with this Torrington bearing, here I was afraid that one shim can fall down if the cam play or the cover flexing is somehow excessive. So I made one from bronce, had the same on a BB without issues.
