Re: [alfa] Alfa 2L engines interchangeable?

["Dean W. Cains" <dwc@xxxxxx>]

Hi Dean:

I don't think I believe that each timing cover is matched to a particular 
block, but even if that's true, how would a mismatch change the lower 
timing chain tension?  Or, maybe you meant upper timing chain tension, but 
there's a lot of adjustability in the tensioner.  Really, neither of those 
scenarios make sense to me.  The only problem I might imagine could be an 
oil leak, either where the sump or head mates with the block and cover, if 
the pair don't form a true planar surface, and if the cover were too tall, 
there's surely going to be a major problem with the head gasket sealing 
around the cylinders and water jackets.

Regards,

Dean
Lutz, FL
'74 & '87 Spider Veloce's


At 11:05 PM 5/31/2004, you wrote:

> Date: Mon, 31 May 2004 13:21:23 +1000
> From: "Dean" <tessiedog@domain.elided>
> Subject: Re: [alfa] Alfa 2L engines interchangeable?
>
> Dan just make sure you use the correct timing cover that matches its
> respective block. I believe these where machined together and if you mix
> then you can come across problems with the lower timing chain tension.
> Cheers,
> Dean.
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