flatbill (1/5/2017)
...the 2 brass plugs that close off the oil galleries at the front in the timing cover area. The machine shop destroyed them taking them out and didn't same the pieces. I think that these plugs have an oil hole in them to lubricate the timing chain. Can anyone confirm these holes and/or the hole diameter? Were both plugs drilled?
The plugs are located in the front of the motor and are threaded 1/4 inch tapered pipe thread. I have some brass plugs that will fit but wanted to find the size of the squirt holes.
Does anyone know if the FE or 385 motors have the fuel pump eccentric sleeve on the front of the cam? I think the holes send oil to the timing chain.I know this is late but it may help someone else down the line..
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Yes, the plugs (threaded fittings)are drilled. They are similar in appearance to carb jets.
The fuel pump eccentric is unique in that it is actually mounted over the cam snout. The pump is actuated by a driving rod similar to a MEL or SBC.
LYB roller lifters?
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