Oil Slinger???

I recently finished a 466 with a FRPP double roller chain driving a comp hydraulic roller for timing. As it was assembled, the oil slinger was definitely clear of the chain on the crank sprocket--.050" or more.

The engine was run on a test stand for about 30 minutes. We had a small coolant leak and the timing cover gasket replaced. There was no evidence of interference between the slinger and the lower sprocket after the test run when we had the timing cover off.

Now I read that the slinger perhaps should not be used with double roller chain. Should I take the motor out and remover the slinger? if it was not in contact with the lower sprocket, will it be a problem in the future?

Thanks in advance,


Harry

If for sure its not going to contact anything then don't worrry about it.

I was one of those who suggested removing it in the previous thread but I have to admit that the 460 oil slinger is flimsy enough that it may not ever develop into a problem. I had issues with the oil slinger in an FE but it's a much stouter piece. However, it's not contact with the sprocket that you have to worry about, it's contact with the chain. Like engguy said, if it's clear then you can probably leave it.