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tubman · 12-28-2020, 03:34 PM

I don't think that hole should be there on a stock Ford cover. I have never seen one (which doesn't mean much), but it is drilled right through the last character of the cast in part number. I don't think Ford did that.

I am not familiar with the Canadian numbering systems, but if that 8BA type timing cover is on an earlier engine, the hole may be an attempt at controlling cam thrust.

12-28-2020, 03:34 PM	#5
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 10,320	Re: 8BA Style Timing Cover Queries I don't think that hole should be there on a stock Ford cover. I have never seen one (which doesn't mean much), but it is drilled right through the last character of the cast in part number. I don't think Ford did that. I am not familiar with the Canadian numbering systems, but if that 8BA type timing cover is on an earlier engine, the hole may be an attempt at controlling cam thrust.