timing cover feedback??

Have you thought of trying Ford, referencing say a 1980 F150 with a 400 V8?

I would think if Ford still stocks this part (they did 10 years ago) it would be less expensive than Summit's price.

i looked & can't find the Ford part number on-line, nor does Summit or any other ad I've seen give the original Ford number

can Procomp make a timing cover? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ford-3...AOSwPCVYBqiL&vxp=mtr

1st thing i would do with the P/C cover is apply sealant to the internal rail that holds the rubber oil pan gasket, if it's not sealed you'll have a leak between the layers of metal right past the gaskets

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Originally posted by 4V & Proud:
i looked & can't find the Ford part number on-line, nor does Summit or any other ad I've seen give the original Ford number

maybe Green Sales can look it up http://www.greensalescompany.com/

can Procomp make a timing cover? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ford-3...AOSwPCVYBqiL&vxp=mtr

1st thing i would do with the P/C cover is apply sealant to the internal rail that holds the rubber oil pan gasket, if it's not sealed you'll have a leak between the layers of metal right past the gaskets

D0AE-6B070-A, D6AZ-6B070-A

or perhaps D7TE-6B070-A or E0TE-6B070-A (these are guesses what the truck part number may look like)

I used the Summit version. No issues.

Steve

now i see where i missed the D6 number on Bubba's site

just ran across this http://www.mustangsetc.com/70-...ming-cover-aluminum/

Larry did you see the post above! $75.00

way to go 4V & Proud

Don't overlook eBay. Here's and add for a new steel one. $53.90 + free shipping.

Thank you for everyone's feedback. The aluminum one referenced for $75 is likely the aluminum Procomp version. The steel eBay offering is definitely the Procomp item. I'm not sure aluminum or steel made by Procomp is a good choice based on their history on other parts.

Would be nice to determine if the Procomp steel version is actually the same as the summit steel version they offer under their own name?

If my current piece does not clean up nicely I will likely purchase the summit version.

Larry

Not to sound like a sales pitch...
The Aeroflow is a 1-piece cover.
We have used them and sold them with %100 success.
We tried the PC version, it is a welded version.
Look for welded parts and usually you can answer your question. We found that (on ours) the seal did not line up. We do have some decent used ones that we have blast cleaned for $35, but realize they are used and do have some erosion.

I made an aluminum one a decade back and have had no problem with it. Note that in measuring the stock cover as installed, you may find that the seal opening is not centered on the crank nose in either plane. This means the crank nose orbits around inside the seal, likely not extending its sealing life. When I made mine, I centered the seal opening. And if you're going to this much trouble, I suggest making an adjustable timing pointer holder.

for $35 I'd be buying one of Tim's refurbished timing covers.

But of course, I'm half Okie.