440 break in noise from timing cover....we think....be gentle!

So checked easy stuff first, but did not start it with fuel pump off which was dumb…

Anyway, fuel pump bolts are correct so no weird contact. The lever on fuel pump looks fine

Took off oil filter and took element out, I don’t see any metal, I have not actually cut the element wide open yet tho

Correct crank pulley bolts so no contact

Took off timing cover and slinger was installed correct, however, even correct man that close…


I don’t see anything behind the timing gear but I have not actually taken it off yet

I tried to get a pic of the chain, and a pic of the slinger on and man it’s rally close but it’s for sure on correct, put on the other way it’s right on the chain

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