Ulix,
The bolt pattern is different because of the additional squared off area (the
original is a symetrical egg shape). Does the older style front plate require
modification for the new shape, or does it use 'existing' holes.
-Bryan
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>To: Bryan Vandiver <Bryan.Vandiver@eng.sun.com>, <spridgets@autox.team.net>,
<transmancat@bbnow.net>
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>It's from the later A+ engine I think. Will fit the 1275, just doesn't look
>quite as classic :-)
>
>Ulix
>
>on 6/28/00 9:38, Bryan Vandiver at Bryan.Vandiver@Eng.Sun.COM wrote:
>
>> John,
>>
>> Is the timing cover for a 1500?, it sure doesn't look like the same shape as
>> my
>> 1275 one.
>>
>> - Bryan
>>
>>> To: "Tocci, Al" <atocci@advanta.com>, "Spridget list"
>> <spridgets@autox.team.net>
>>> Subject: RE: New Timing covers
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>>> Hi Al
>>> That was my point, sorry I should have stated it better. OOooooppps Sorry.
>>> Even the later cars only had a piece of curved steel.
>>> Regards
>>> John J Black
>>> Waterloo Drivetrain Systems
>>> http://www.waterloo-dtr.com
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: owner-spridgets@autox.team.net
>>> [mailto:owner-spridgets@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Tocci, Al
>>> Sent: Wednesday, June 28, 2000 8:13 AM
>>> To: Spridget list
>>> Subject: RE: New Timing covers
>>>
>>>
>>> Folks, I was checking out John's timing cover setup and he speaks of the
>>> existing "feeble chain tensioner system". Well when I did a new front seal
>>> on my 1275 this year there was NO chain tensioner. Should there have been?
>>> Am I flirting w/ disaster here? There was definitely some play in the chain
>>> but I didn't feel like it was about to fall off or start jumping teeth.
>>> Gulp, help....
>>>
>>> Al Tocci
>>> Doylestown, PA
>>> '66 Sprite
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: John J. Black [mailto:transmancat@bbnow.net]
>>> Sent: Wednesday, June 28, 2000 12:19 PM
>>> To: Spridget list
>>> Subject: New Timing covers
>>>
>>>
>>> Hi Guys
>>> Some time ago we had some talk on the list about the use of timing covers
>>> from later series car that have the timing marks at the top, making service
>>> time a whole lot more pleasent! These can now be seen on the website below.
>>> If you do not wish to look at, or know anything about them do not go there!
>>> This message is not meant to be a sales promotion but an aid to what we were
>>> actually talking about.
>>> I hope it helps.
>>> Regards
>>> John J Black
>>> Waterloo Drivetrain Systems
>>> http://www.waterloo-dtr.com
>>>
>>
>>
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