The edge of the abyss......

The pin is definately for the timing chain rail and there is a boss in the cover for it. It was bent far enough to rest next to the boss. I have already removed the old pin and found a new replacement.

I have now examined the head and found it to be cracked on cyl's five and six. I spoke with he owner of a machine shop about repairing the head and he said it was possible but would not last very long. I thought it was interesting to note that he said that casting numbers mean nothing as far as the quality of the head. But he would not take this unit as an exchange for reworked ones available on the shelf! Hmmmmmmmmm..............

Anybody know of a source of used or reconditioned heads?

Eddie E.
87 300 SDL looking for more miles!