 Missing Timing Hole Plug, Should I be worried? |
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| paleo541 |
 Jun 24 2005, 12:45 PM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 22 Joined: 2-June 05 From: Sacramento Member No.: 4,191  |
I just started work on the 914 I purchased a few weeks ago. Just as I was diving headlong into re-installing the factory distributor to get it running, I realized that the timing hole plug is missing. I suspect that it has been missing for several years. A new one is on the way, but I'm concerned that there could be debris or other foreign subtances in there. Any suggestions before I re-install and attempt to fire it up?
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| hmeeder |
Jun 24 2005, 01:07 PM
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Dante's Sportscar Group: Members Posts: 352 Joined: 21-November 04 From: San Diego, CA Member No.: 3,154 |
You mean the screw in plug on top of the fan shroud? It will toss around some dust and stuff, but remember that the fan draws air from inside the engine compartment to begin with, so you'll just be recycling a bit of whatever gets sucked in. The engine compartment will probably get more dirty from whatever makes it past the rain tray. It won't significantly effect cooling either. I wouldn't worry about it, especially since it'll only be a few days and you'll have a brand spanking new one to lose!
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| paleo541 |
Jun 24 2005, 01:11 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 22 Joined: 2-June 05 From: Sacramento Member No.: 4,191 |
Yeah, that's the one. Since you put it that way I won't lose any sleep over it. Thanks Herb.
-Mike |
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