The Ford Barn

Gerald cook · 05-26-2014, 11:37 AM

I will be rebuild my engine. My question is the gasket at the rear of the engine which is to seal the camshaft. And prevent oil leaks works some times. Is prone to failure when the bell housing is shimed. the gasket will lose its seal. All modern engines have a cam plug. I have seen a flat freeze plug machined to fit. Has anyone on the ford barn site done this. I know I will have to shim my housing. I know I will have to shorten the cam shaft to compensate for plug. I hope someone can help. Thanks Jerry

05-26-2014, 11:37 AM	#1
Gerald cook Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 45	Sealing camshaft I will be rebuild my engine. My question is the gasket at the rear of the engine which is to seal the camshaft. And prevent oil leaks works some times. Is prone to failure when the bell housing is shimed. the gasket will lose its seal. All modern engines have a cam plug. I have seen a flat freeze plug machined to fit. Has anyone on the ford barn site done this. I know I will have to shim my housing. I know I will have to shorten the cam shaft to compensate for plug. I hope someone can help. Thanks Jerry