FE Timing Cover

[NewFalconOwner]

cool,, I will watch for updates

[Bullitt]

Any plans to offer one without the fuel pump provision?

Josh

[jayb]

Hmmmm, I could do that I guess, just by machining off the parts of the casting used for mounting the fuel pump, and not putting the holes for the fuel pump in.  What is your reason for not having the fuel pump mount on the cover?  Just one less gasket?

[NewFalconOwner]

that's a great idea without having the fuel pump holes, be great for my fuel injection setup..Im into one of those ones too

[blykins]

Jay, does it use a standard FE timing cover seal?  How big of a deal would it be to make it with a Cleveland seal?  That way you could change seals from the front without taking the timing cover off, plus you would be able to use some of the nicer teflon seals for use with vacuum pumps.

[jayb]

It does use a standard FE seal.  I confess I don't know much about the size of the Cleveland stuff.  Is the Cleveland seal the correct size for the rubber seal to fit around the OD of the FE crank spacer?  Do you know what the OD of the Cleveland seal is? 

[blykins]

Pretty sure the sealing surface diameter is the same.  The cage of the seal is different though and of course it drives in from the outside. 

[JamesonRacing]

I'm using one of these seals, PN T-13690 on my race engine with the Peterson Wet-Vac pump.  The seal fit into the recess in my HM marine timing cover without issue.  A  little pricey for a seal, but seems to do the job.

http://www.tritecmotorsports.com/Engine_Seals-Ford_Big_Block_A460-A600.htm

[jayb]

Pretty sure the sealing surface diameter is the same.  The cage of the seal is different though and of course it drives in from the outside.

Thanks, maybe I'll pick one up and check it out.

[BruceS]

Jay,
They look excellent. Assume the stock-type fuel pump will bolt up without issues?  What color will you powder coat the steel cover?  Satin black? 
I happen to be in the market for 2; for a couple of 427 bare blocks just acquired... Will do a post on those soon.

Bruce

[jayb]

Yes, the stock pump will bolt up.  I was looking at making the removable cover finish available in different colors, Ford dark blue, black, and a chrome-type finish.  If you wanted satin black it would be no problem...

[falcon428]

Hope all the testing goes well, count me in for at least one of them when time comes.

[CaptCobrajet]

Looking good Jay!

[Bullitt]

Hmmmm, I could do that I guess, just by machining off the parts of the casting used for mounting the fuel pump, and not putting the holes for the fuel pump in.  What is your reason for not having the fuel pump mount on the cover?  Just one less gasket?

More or less thinking about EFI and with no need for the mechanical fuel pump provision and possibly a "cleaner" looking cover.

Josh

[Ford428CJ]

Jay,
  Is there anything you dont do!?  LOL That is an awesome setup for sure. I always wondered if someone at some time would make one. That is a very nice setup Jay! Keep up the good work