FE Timing Cover

[fe66comet]

That is just what the damper install instructions said to do, but I think as you said it should all clear OK. The cam sensor will not work with what I am doing as I need a hall effect signal so I will have to do a distributed style cam synch sensor there. I am definitely interested in the ability to adjust the cam timing, I will have to take the truck over to one of the local tuners to get it dialed in I guess as I will have no idea the effect each change will have in the overall picture with my injection and Moates Quarter horse tuner. It should be interesting to see what you come up with as a base line.

[Dumpling]

Do you think your cover could work with a modern VVT system?

http://www.hotrod.com/how-to/engine/hrdp-1007-gms-variable-valve-timing-system-performance-test/

How do you produce the steel cover plate?  Could customers send you brass plate or stainless steel to cut to fit beforehand or would we use the delivered cover as a template to cut our own material?

My PSE cover has a clear Lucite cover that doesn't seem to be feeling much stress, why do you feel thin aluminum wouldn't be a good option on your cover?

Noticed this link after the above, a different construction/design idea for a two part timing cover.

http://www.hotrod.com/news/hamburger-two-piece-ls-timing-cover/

[jayb]

Hmmmm, that's an interesting idea.  I don't know why a VVT system wouldn't work with my cover, although a modified cover plate would probably be required.  There'd have to be an adapter to bolt the VVT actuator on the FE cam, but that shouldn't be a big obstacle.  Also the location of the factory FE water pump might be a problem; it might have to be spaced out, or a remote water pump used.

The cover plate is 1/8" steel plate, laser cut.  I have a local steel outfit do it, so I wouldn't be able to cut one out of a different material.  The reason I used this material is that I'm using an O-ring to seal the cover rather than a gasket.  The gap between the two lower bolts holding the cover plate on is pretty large, and I needed the cover plate to be rigid so that it compresses the O-ring across that gap and seals properly; a less rigid material would bend up from the force of trying to compress the O-ring and lose seal.  But, if you ditched the O-ring and just used RTV or a gasket to seal the cover plate, then any material could be used for the cover plate.

[JamesonRacing]

When will you start taking orders for the timing covers?  Could use a couple to go with my intake adapter and another project.  Have you thought much about selling price?

Thanks Jay!

[jayb]

David, the selling price will be $229.00, and I'm going to start taking order as soon as I have the castings in my hand.  Should be around mid January - Jay

[fairlanegt427]

not to be picky jay but why dont you make that timing cover with the fuel pump mount boss omitted,  just an idea.  everybody uses electric pumps anymore. just food for thought.

[jayb]

Look on page 3 of this thread and you will see the cover without the fuel pump mount - Jay

[cammerfe]

A suggestion if it isn't too late---

The Dove front cover, which is a take-off of the iron FT unit, has the attachment bolt stand-offs all long enough to have their outer ends in the same plane as the water pump attachment points. This would both strengthen the casting and make the installation of an engine plate much easier. And you could use the same bolts all around the cover. Just a thought.

KS

[jayb]

If you are interested in purchasing one of the timing covers as shown in this thread, please see the ad in the vendor classifieds section.  Thanks, Jay

http://fepower.net/simplemachinesforum/index.php?topic=2463.0

[NewFalconOwner]

DOH.... hopefully they dont go up to much when i can afford one