Is anyone running a Rocket Racking 2-PC Timing cover?
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Is anyone running a Rocket Racing 2-PC Timing cover?
I just need to know if the oil slinger is absolutely necessary? Went to put the bottom cover on and it interferes with the slinger. The boss for the seal is pretty thick (wide and deep). so even if I make it clear there's not much room for any slinging anyway. I may have to call John tomorrow, but if anyone knows the answer, I can keep going on putting my oil pan on....Thanks in advance
Last edited by OLDScience; March 25th, 2024 at 08:39 PM.
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Olds did not spend the money on parts that were unnecessary. The slinger is intended to minimize the oil on the snout of the crank that would otherwise build up against the front seal and cause a leak.
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Do you know what the actual failure mechanism is? Heat / Chemical of both? Does the rubber deteriorate/ harden when it fails? I never had one fail, and don't know what a failed seal looks like.
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I would have to fabricate or modify a slinger to make it work with the 2-Piece cover. The lower cover is installed and so is the oil pan, so time will tell at this point. Other threads and other sites have the same 50-50 opinion on slingers, so the motor will run , but the longevity of the seal was always the concern.
Do you know what the actual failure mechanism is? Heat / Chemical of both? Does the rubber deteriorate/ harden when it fails? I never had one fail, and don't know what a failed seal looks like.
Do you know what the actual failure mechanism is? Heat / Chemical of both? Does the rubber deteriorate/ harden when it fails? I never had one fail, and don't know what a failed seal looks like.
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