Building a Ford...oh my!
 

I am in the process of building a 351W for a little 16 foot Starcraft boat with a stringer OMC. Don't ask!

I haven't assembled a 351W marine engine since I worked as a dealer mechanic for Valley Marine 15 years ago.

The parts gathering is going fine except that I would like an original marine cast iron timing chain cover (they came with the Ford marine engines years ago). I believe the Ford part number is C9JE 6019A.

Can anyone help me?

Re: Building a Ford...oh my!
 

Dennis, where have you been?

Re: Building a Ford...oh my!
 

I bought one a few years back from Simi Valley auto wrecking in simi Valley California, they sell new parts too and for some reason or another they stock a phuck ton of timing covers. I've bought atleast a dozen from them over the years in both aluminum and steal.

Re: Been around but taking it easy...
 

I've been into a few different projects but mostly just kicking back and taken it easy! Hope to retire early/soon from this mad and crazy working life! Just sit on my porch and think about nothing.
Dennis

Re: Building a Ford...oh my!
 

If you want to go a little bigger, I've got a source for 427 FE parts. That should move that 16' boat.
Gary

Re: Building a Ford...oh my!
 

Dennis,
You may try AT Francis at Blue Thunder Auto. AT is pretty well connected with the Ford boys and should be able to get a line on one for you.

Chris