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Oil Slinger - Do I need one?
I'm working with a Robert Pond aluminum 427 side-oiler engine. I'm doing some engine work to reseal the engine. When I removed the front cover, I discovered the engine went it's first 4000 miles without a front crank oil slinger. I've read some forums that suggest you don't need this and some say you can't use an oil slinger with a double roller steel gear. I don't believe there was an issue leaking oil from the front crank seal, not sure due to other leaks. Should I buy one and install, or go without, or won't work with current engine setup. Feedback appreciated.
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I put in a double roller and left the slinger out. Going on third season, no issues. Many other have done the same with no issues
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I have never used one and I've built a poop load of FEs....
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So...is the purpose of the oil slinger to spin oil up on the cam gear, or to keep oil from reaching the front timing cover oil seal?
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