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Old Dec 7, 2010 | 03:50 PM
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2 Pc Timing Chain Cover...

Has anybody used a 2 pc timing chain cover?

I was thinking of using one with my latest build because I can't imagine dropping the oilpan again and fighting with that front oilpan gasket to change a Camshaft.

I have 2 Cams and was gonna use the larger XFI 268 in my 383, but if I don't like the feel of it I'll go with my current LPE 211/219.

This is what I had in mind.... or something like it...
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-G3230/
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Old Dec 7, 2010 | 03:57 PM
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Re: 2 Pc Timing Chain Cover...

Yes, I have had a comp cams 2 pc for years, that summit thing however looks like a cheap stamped POS! If you want to run a roller and a button get something more sturdy (or you have to get a water pump w/ a cover preload stud)
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Old Dec 7, 2010 | 05:31 PM
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Re: 2 Pc Timing Chain Cover...

Thanks for the quick response...

The Summit item was just an example of what I was talking about...
I shouldn't need the cam button because I have a stock roller block with a camshaft locking plate to hold the Camshaft back in the block...

I figure that a 2 pc timing chain cover would be a "MUST HAVE"....
can't believe that I didn't do this with the last build!!!

Thanks again!!!
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Old Dec 7, 2010 | 10:06 PM
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Re: 2 Pc Timing Chain Cover...

I dont pull the oil pan when I do cam swaps on chevy's but i guess I would buy a 2 pc just to make it a little easier when I do my next full build.
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