[Tigers] tiger radiator

[Ron Fraser]

I just measured a couple of timing covers.

5.0L  E5AE timing cover - Thickness = 2.1"

64 289, C5AE timing cover - major thickness = 2.712 - the cast timing
pointer makes the total thickness = 3.092"

That makes about 1" difference.  The difference with a 289 timing cover
without a cast pointer should be around .6"

Yes the timing cover can be removed with the engine in place.  The radiator
must be removed to gain access.

I believe the 5.0L timing cover will fit OK but I have never checked that or
looked to see.

Ron Fraser

-----Original Message-----
From: Tigers [mailto:tigers-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Owain Lloyd
Sent: Friday, October 10, 2014 5:18 AM
To: Tom Parker
Cc: LIST TIGER
Subject: Re: [Tigers] tiger radiator


If you ever need less than 1/2 inch more clearance to the rad and you have
the original early timing cover, its worth remembering that the later
timing covers are thinner.   you'll need to use different bolts to attach
it.   i've never tried changing one with the engine still in the car but it
should be doable with a quality damper puller and the rad removed.