351C timing cover

[erikroy57]

My timing cover is too rusted. Im looking for replacement, which is rare.

Summit got this one at 130$

https://www.summitracing.com/int/parts/ses-5-65-04-201/overview/?retaillocation=int

I also find this company on eBay, AT Racing World, and it is only 60$

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Ford-302-351C-Cleveland-Zinc-Steel-Timing-Cover-with-Seal/352183047826?epid=16004737455&hash=item51ffbed692:g:cxcAAOSwyGZaBCDA&vxp=mtr

Anybody have ever buyed the last one ? Its lot cheaper than summit.

 

[Hemikiller]

Define "too rusted". I've never seen a 351C timing cover that was so rusted it couldn't be reused. Unless you have massive pits or holes through the plate, it should be completely usable after a good media blasting.

 

[erikroy57]

The area on the plate, where the water used to flow, dig a groove of 60% of the plate thickness.

I dont want to re-used it.

 

[Omie01]

I have heard stories of the aluminum ones not sealing well around the oil pan area, I would try to find a good stock unit.

 

[Hemikiller]

The area on the plate, where the water used to flow, dig a groove of 60% of the plate thickness.

I dont want to re-used it.

Someone ran it without a proper antifreeze mixture then. Makes sense to replace it. 

Can't help you on the repop units. I probably have a good used original that just needs a good cleaning, but shipping to Canada might be pricey. Do you have a package dtop on the US side?

 

[MeZapU]

I used a Summit one on my last built because I couldn't find a good used one. Worked just fine.