Looking for a timing cover
#1
Supreme Member
Thread Starter
Looking for a timing cover
I have a 383 that's based off a 010 (69-79) non roller block. It has a retro roller cam in it, which obviously means it has a cam button. I want to use a Vortec crank reluctor in it as well. The goal is to run either a 4X or 24X 0411 setup. Are there any other options besides the EFI Connection cover if I'm looking to do this? I saw the Holley one but it is indicated it's not compatible with a cam button equipped valve train. Any other options out there?
#2
Member
Re: Looking for a timing cover
Take a look at part #TC262P at: http://www.aamidwest.com/enginequest.../#lightbox/28/.
Midwest has bottom barrel prices on OE parts.
I think this is a sbc Vortec cover that uses a crank sensor. But you will have to verify your sensor fits and the reluctor fits also.
Hope this can help and please let us know what works. Feedback helps us all.
Midwest has bottom barrel prices on OE parts.
I think this is a sbc Vortec cover that uses a crank sensor. But you will have to verify your sensor fits and the reluctor fits also.
Hope this can help and please let us know what works. Feedback helps us all.
#3
Supreme Member
iTrader: (2)
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Hurst, Texas
Posts: 9,981
Received 384 Likes
on
328 Posts
Car: 1983 G20 Chevy
Engine: 305 TPI
Transmission: 4L60
Axle/Gears: 14 bolt with 3.07 gears
Re: Looking for a timing cover
Take a look at part #TC262P at: http://www.aamidwest.com/enginequest.../#lightbox/28/.
Midwest has bottom barrel prices on OE parts.
I think this is a sbc Vortec cover that uses a crank sensor. But you will have to verify your sensor fits and the reluctor fits also.
Hope this can help and please let us know what works. Feedback helps us all.
Midwest has bottom barrel prices on OE parts.
I think this is a sbc Vortec cover that uses a crank sensor. But you will have to verify your sensor fits and the reluctor fits also.
Hope this can help and please let us know what works. Feedback helps us all.
https://www.tpis.com/parts/view/245
#4
Supreme Member
Thread Starter
Re: Looking for a timing cover
A plastic cover will not work with a cam button. You will need a metal cover. TPIS made one for the L31 configuration. Most reluctor configurations will only allow the use of a single roller timing chain.
https://www.tpis.com/parts/view/245
https://www.tpis.com/parts/view/245
#5
Member
Re: Looking for a timing cover
Yeah I was focused on a timing cover with a cranksensor and overlooked your non-roller block. Kinda hard to miss that but i did.
Well I wasn't going to mention something I thought of but haven't tried myself is to modify the plastic cover. I imagine just cementing on a flat of sheet steel inside and out where the cam button meets the cover and use a water pump with a cam button stud on it to keep the cover in place. They make water pumps with an adjustable stud for the thin tin covers to keep the cover in place and in turn the cam in place. Pretty bubba but heck it where no one will see it.
Just a though so take it for what its worth.
Well I wasn't going to mention something I thought of but haven't tried myself is to modify the plastic cover. I imagine just cementing on a flat of sheet steel inside and out where the cam button meets the cover and use a water pump with a cam button stud on it to keep the cover in place. They make water pumps with an adjustable stud for the thin tin covers to keep the cover in place and in turn the cam in place. Pretty bubba but heck it where no one will see it.
Just a though so take it for what its worth.
#6
Supreme Member
Thread Starter
Re: Looking for a timing cover
I've thought about that too, but the short block is expensive enough to make me squeamish considering it. Cam button failure is likely to take out a whole engine. I'm kind of thinking mount a 24X wheel externally. I just ordered one, so I want to examine/measure it and see what it looks like.
Based on my research the sensors are tolerant of .010 runout from the factory spec but some aftermarket companies are saying .020. Not a lot of space to work with tolerance wise either way. I'm thinking about getting the sections welded together, plasma out the middle then welding it on to the crank pulley. I need to evaluate runout realistically on the crank pulley setup.
On another note payed for an HPT Pro today so I'm wagering that stuff is gonna get more interesting. Have a few other GM vehicles to try and tune first, but we'll see how it goes. This is low priority right now since I'll probably fire with the Megasquirt honestly.
Based on my research the sensors are tolerant of .010 runout from the factory spec but some aftermarket companies are saying .020. Not a lot of space to work with tolerance wise either way. I'm thinking about getting the sections welded together, plasma out the middle then welding it on to the crank pulley. I need to evaluate runout realistically on the crank pulley setup.
On another note payed for an HPT Pro today so I'm wagering that stuff is gonna get more interesting. Have a few other GM vehicles to try and tune first, but we'll see how it goes. This is low priority right now since I'll probably fire with the Megasquirt honestly.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Camaroz29
Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
14
03-13-2008 05:59 PM
pr1689
Tech / General Engine
3
04-09-2007 01:31 PM