Timing Mark Bracket for 351W

mark peterson · #1 (**permalink**) 11-04-2002, 12:49 PM

Does anyone know where I can obtain a bracket that will extend out past the cooling hoses so I can see the timing mark. The engine is a built 351W.

I can see the pulley marks fine, it is the top mark that is covered by the water cooling hoses. The water pump looks like a Japanese brand and that may be why this happened.

Or any other solutions? I tried to extend the paint out to the end of the bolt where I thought it should be. But, this does not seem very exact.

PERUCH · #2 (**permalink**) 11-05-2002, 09:49 AM

www.reichardracing.com
supply timing pointer (passenger side)
Bernie

Mr.Fixit · #3 (**permalink**) 11-05-2002, 10:41 AM

You can make one out of sheet aluminum in about 15 minutes.

mark peterson · #4 (**permalink**) 11-06-2002, 02:32 PM

To Peruch: thanks, they have cool stuff. Will this one actually fit though. It seems like the cooling hose is in the way. Mark

super38 · #5 (**permalink**) 11-06-2002, 08:48 PM

What year is your motor? Prior to 1969 1/2 the timing marks were on the drivers side. The water pump dumps out on the passenger side. After 69 1/2 the marks were changed to the passenger side. The water pump dumps out on the drivers side. I've also been looking for a timing pointer for my pre 69 1/2 351W. But I have also determined that i will have to make my own.