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23 T timing cover
Posted: Sun Jan 24, 2021 9:38 pm
by tommyleea
Getting ready to reinstall my timing cover. From what I have read, if I get the new style seal instead of the felt or rope seal, I don't need the brass shield. Is this correct? And, if I get the new style seal, do I center the cover prior to installing the seal? Thanks. Tommy
Re: 23 T timing cover
Posted: Sun Jan 24, 2021 9:48 pm
by DanTreace
With modern neoprene seal, no brass shield is needed, there is no felt to protect.
Yes, you can place seal in plate first and then center the front plate , or add seal later to cam shaft.
Re: 23 T timing cover
Posted: Sun Jan 24, 2021 10:11 pm
by Mopar_man
I used the new seal. I put the timing cover on first with the bolts loose, then the seal, then used the alignment tool. Once it was all lined up I tightened the bolts and then added a bit of Permatex between the seal and the cover. Let it sit overnight and that's it. Make sure you check the alignment one more time once everything sets up. Glad I read this I didn't know you didn't need the big thin washer.
Re: 23 T timing cover
Posted: Mon Jan 25, 2021 10:28 am
by tommyleea
Mopar_man wrote: ↑Sun Jan 24, 2021 10:11 pm
I used the new seal. I put the timing cover on first with the bolts loose, then the seal, then used the alignment tool. Once it was all lined up I tightened the bolts and then added a bit of Permatex between the seal and the cover. Let it sit overnight and that's it. Make sure you check the alignment one more time once everything sets up. Glad I read this I didn't know you didn't need the big thin washer.
Thanks
DanTreace wrote: ↑Sun Jan 24, 2021 9:48 pm
With modern neoprene seal, no brass shield is needed, there is no felt to protect.
Yes, you can place seal in plate first and then center the front plate , or add seal later to cam shaft.
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Re: 23 T timing cover
Posted: Mon Jan 25, 2021 11:08 am
by John kuehn
This is a great improvement over the original. I use them in my T ‘s.
And for the purist you can’t see it!
Re: 23 T timing cover
Posted: Mon Jan 25, 2021 11:15 am
by tommyleea
John kuehn wrote: ↑Mon Jan 25, 2021 11:08 am
This is a great improvement over the original. I use them in my T ‘s.
And for the purist you can’t see it!
Good point.