Hole inside front block
 

The distributor broke in the head of my 29 A. Had to remove the head to extract the broken piece. When removing the valve cover I noticed a hole on the inside of the front block. I can see the cam gear. Nothing appears broken, in fact no sludge at all. Everything looks real good. Is that normal and why is it there. Engine was running good with no noise.

Re: Hole inside front block
 

Assuming you’re talking about the hole at the front of the oil galley. Yes it’s normal, to allow a bit of oil spray to lube the cam gear teeth.

If you mean a hole in the bottom of the oil galley allowing you to see the gear at the middle of the camshaft (drives the oil pump), I’m not aware of a normal hole there.

Re: Hole inside front block
 

Attachment 541506 please see photo

Re: Hole inside front block
 

Thats normal.It is just cast in,no need to finish it off.It just handles the overflow of oil,and spills it over onto the cam gear.

Re: Hole inside front block
 

Thanks, I have a 29, 30, and 31. First time engine repair. Love the Ford Barn

Re: Hole inside front block
 

Ken, I hope you are a member of the national club, and your local chapter...?

Ya know, it would not hurt to put your state on your profile... States are big places.

Re: Hole inside front block
 

I'm just curious- How did the distributor break????

Re: Hole inside front block
 

Yup, normal.

Re: Hole inside front block
 

I remember reading that the hole was broken through with a hammer after the block was cast and that is the reason it is so rough.

Re: Hole inside front block