Home made 200 timing cover

[drag-200stang]

Had to make a new timing chain cover because of the new bigger and larger SFI damper. I just couldn't get it to fit with the old timing chain cover. Hit the the timing pointer. Because of the 1/4" thick front motor plate, I was able to modify the old one by milling the front down, but the new damper had a shorter snout on it and the old cover could not be modified enough to work. Old cover needed 3 different bolt lengths. New one - one bolt length will do all and gives a nice strong flat spot for the crank trigger sensor. If nothing else it will be a lot easier to clean. Believe it or not I was able to saw the front of a scrap block off using a cheap, 4 1/2" band saw and use that as a drill through guide.

 

[DON]

Sweet! looks nice. Maybe a new aftermarket product in the works

 

[drag-200stang]

Thanks' Don, Very time consuming to do on a manual no readout mill, but it had to be done.

 

[67Straightsix]

that looks great. Do you mind showing the back side?

 

[drag-200stang]

Thanks' 67, I will see what I can do.

 

[drag-200stang]

Here you go, Now on to body work ha ha.

 

[67Straightsix]

very nice. any estimate on when it will be running? I've Been patiently waiting.

 

[drag-200stang]

Thanks' again, I no longer want to give any estimates, I have been failing to meet, ha ha. It is about the journey right. I am just happy that I can still do these things.
It is a little heavier than the stock cover but it will give me superior clamping force for the front motor plate.