Pick me Pick me! I could write several chapters!!!
My all time favorite were the guys that kept on breaking stock 302 blocks in their 10.5 tire Mustang with a hair dryer the size of a pizza on it--they WOULD NOT go with an aftermarket block--well....they brought in the latest build to dyno--first time they had done that --First hard pull under a TON of boost you could see the damper move about what looked like 1/2 inch as the entire deal flexed that much under load--it was eye popping ( and block popping) I have always remembered that when someone talks about crank flex etc
Roller cams will push forward enough to crack an aluminum waterpump housing--that is why most used ones are in the flea market. On a budget build I used to JB weld some valve spring shims in the gap after I had end play set like I wanted it then last year did one, went to the pits after a few passes to look in on how they were doing--leaned over and noticed my JB shim pack was gone! Use a good cover boys--it is a must with roller cams.

I dont do engines for customers but do chassis work
(at least I did... I'm quitting it) and its nothing
but a PITA... from bounced checks... customers not
picking up...you name it... I can make more money
and quicker money tricking out golfcarts or just doing
fab work

Where can a person find one of those?

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Promax sells a nice cast cover with seal for $100 but you'll need to add a pointer. It fits under the waterpump. You need to trim back the oil slinger if you're going to use one as it will rub the cover.

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thanks for deleting my post.guess when you not with the "in crowd" that happen's.

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Where can a person find one of those?

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Promax sells a nice cast cover with seal for $100 but you'll need to add a pointer. It fits under the waterpump. You need to trim back the oil slinger if you're going to use one as it will rub the cover.

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Ok, I got the name wrong and can't remember who they were - they were at the Indy swapmeet. Anyhow, Muscle Motors sells the same one so try those guys. They were a few bucks more and didn't include the seal.

They're a nice piece. I drilled the hole and put the plug in so I could check cam end play. The cover is thick enough to tap.