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russcc · 12-29-2018, 08:05 AM

Does the 2 hole timing cover require the special shouldered bolts for mounting it to the block ?

If I recall, the shouldered bolts are needed for mounting the distributor to get the correct alignment.

Thank you Fordbarners

alanwoodieman · 12-29-2018, 08:18 AM

yes, you need at least two shoulder bolts on the front 2 bolt cam gear cover for proper alignment

Mac VP · 12-30-2018, 07:18 AM

This happens to be the same bolt that Ford used on all the top loader trans shifter housings. Just grab some of those, clean them up and use them for the timing cover.

russcc · 12-30-2018, 09:01 AM

That's what I thought. Thank you for the confirmation.

BUBBAS IGNITION · 12-30-2018, 12:13 PM

I dont understand the use of a sholder bolt as the crab housing is indexed to the cover with the housing?????

Actually you could use any bolt and it would be perfectly centered????

35fordtn · 12-30-2018, 12:36 PM

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Bubba,
I agree. I understand the principle, but there is more “slop” in the distributor drive tang and the camshaft than that of what would exist would those bolts.

12-29-2018, 08:05 AM	#1
russcc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,871	59L, 2 hole timing cover bolts Does the 2 hole timing cover require the special shouldered bolts for mounting it to the block ? If I recall, the shouldered bolts are needed for mounting the distributor to get the correct alignment. Thank you Fordbarners

12-29-2018, 08:18 AM	#2
alanwoodieman Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: upstate SC Posts: 2,963	Re: 59L, 2 hole timing cover bolts yes, you need at least two shoulder bolts on the front 2 bolt cam gear cover for proper alignment

12-30-2018, 07:18 AM	#3
Mac VP Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 1,361	Re: 59L, 2 hole timing cover bolts This happens to be the same bolt that Ford used on all the top loader trans shifter housings. Just grab some of those, clean them up and use them for the timing cover. __________________ VANPELT SALES LLC Cincinnati, Ohio Office: 513-724-9486 www.vanpeltsales.com www.classictransmission.com

12-30-2018, 09:01 AM	#4
russcc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,871	Re: 59L, 2 hole timing cover bolts That's what I thought. Thank you for the confirmation.

12-30-2018, 12:13 PM	#5
BUBBAS IGNITION Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: SPEEDWAY INDIANA Posts: 4,148	Re: 59L, 2 hole timing cover bolts I dont understand the use of a sholder bolt as the crab housing is indexed to the cover with the housing????? Actually you could use any bolt and it would be perfectly centered???? __________________ If it Makes Spark, we do it !!!! www.bubbasignition.com [email protected]

12-30-2018, 12:36 PM	#6
35fordtn Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: McMinnville, TN Posts: 2,327	Re: 59L, 2 hole timing cover bolts Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Bubba, I agree. I understand the principle, but there is more “slop” in the distributor drive tang and the camshaft than that of what would exist would those bolts.