project nightmare

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in the middle of a 408 install.... local engine builder puts the timing chain and cam in(dbl roller chain) so he can Degree the cam in.... i go to put the new melling oil pump and it hits the chain....damn it.... what now.....

any help......


time is not on my side.....

mrr23

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with the chain, there should have been oil pump spacers to shim it out. here's a pic of what the spacers are supposed to look like with longer bolts

project nightmare

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see i figured thats what i would have to do....i don't remember seeing any spacers though......will shiming the pump have any affect on the pickup alingment....

mrr23

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not enough to matter.

allthrotle

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x2

project nightmare

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cool....i appreciate the help.....