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Old 06-17-2023, 07:49 AM   #9
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Default Re: Flathead pencil test

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Originally Posted by Jay in Mass View Post
Thank all of you guys for such a quick response to my question, but I was not not wondering about the deck height. I was asking about the forward part of the engine where the timing gear cover is located and there is something of significance about that top edge if it will or will not hold a pencil. Sorry but I have no way to take pictures or to send them. My engine is all togerher and running fine. I installed it in my 34 Ford many years ago. Jay in Mass.
If I understand correctly (at long last) you are wondering if that ledge has any effect other than for identification purposes. Am I correct?

No, it doesn't have any effect. Just a casting design.
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