Flexplate is showing... is this normal?

I've noticed while replacing my fuel pump that the flex plate hangs down below the engine showing it's gear while facing into all the dirt and crap that surely must get in there.

Is this a normal condition? I've got a 71 351c 4v with a C6 tranny if that helps.

Thanks

Eric

Sounds like you are missing the inspection cover

Sounds like you are missing the inspection cover

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Yep...your missing this cover.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/66-67-68-69-70-71-72-73-Original-Ford-C6-Inspection-Plate-Cover-Mustang-Cougar-/251890714325?hash=item3aa5db46d5&vxp=mtr

ok great! Thanks guys. I thought that couldn't be right.

As a follow up to the previous question. Since that cover has been gone and the car driven, do I need to somehow clean that up inside there or is it fairly safe to just put the cover on and be done with it?

As a follow up to the previous question. Since that cover has been gone and the car driven, do I need to somehow clean that up inside there or is it fairly safe to just put the cover on and be done with it?

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I would clean up what you can but should be OK.

As a follow up to the previous question. Since that cover has been gone and the car driven, do I need to somehow clean that up inside there or is it fairly safe to just put the cover on and be done with it?

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I would clean up what you can but should be OK.

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Thanks Jeff. Will do