need Ford help

Jim Woods · 11-03-2009, 08:10 AM

Looking for a timing tab for a 428 cj. This is the tab that mounts with 2 small screws .any help appreciated

FED 387 · 11-03-2009, 09:47 AM

Jim-----look on Ebay item 370282330338---- $8.50 plus $2.50 shipping--- ---Good luck---Comp 387

Rory McNeil · 11-03-2009, 12:44 PM

Jim, Ford used a couple of different timing pointers for the FE engines during the 60`s. From late 63 thru 67, the tab was attatched to the aluminum timing cover with 2 small screws of the same size (5/16"?). Starting with the 68 model year, thru the end of FE production in 76, the timing tab used 1 small screw on the inner hole, and the other hole was much larger, as one of the timing cover bolts went thru the tabs and timing cover, & into the block. The 68 and later FE`s also had much thicker harmonic balancers. It sounds like you have the earlier cover, which will work fine, but is not the correct unit for a 428 CJ, as they were made only for the 68 -70 model years. If this engine is for a stock restoration it could be a concern, otherwise it will work OK. That tab on Ebay is for the 68-76 timing cover by the way. The 428 CJ tab is no different than a 360, 390, 410, or regular 428 engine, although the 428 SCJ (LeMans capscrew connecting rods) balancer is a bit larger, so the pointer is a bit different.

Jim Woods · 11-03-2009, 01:06 PM

Thanks guys, I appreciate the help.I knew this was the place to get the info

11-03-2009, 08:10 AM	#1
Jim Woods Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: celina, ohio Posts: 623 Likes: 4 Liked 12 Times in 7 Posts	need Ford help Looking for a timing tab for a 428 cj. This is the tab that mounts with 2 small screws .any help appreciated __________________ Jim Woods

11-03-2009, 09:47 AM	#2
FED 387 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,423 Likes: 538 Liked 333 Times in 180 Posts	Re: need Ford help Jim-----look on Ebay item 370282330338---- $8.50 plus $2.50 shipping--- ---Good luck---Comp 387

11-03-2009, 12:44 PM	#3
Rory McNeil VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: from Vancouver BC Canada, now in Nova Scotia Posts: 1,311 Likes: 317 Liked 1,106 Times in 303 Posts	Re: need Ford help Jim, Ford used a couple of different timing pointers for the FE engines during the 60`s. From late 63 thru 67, the tab was attatched to the aluminum timing cover with 2 small screws of the same size (5/16"?). Starting with the 68 model year, thru the end of FE production in 76, the timing tab used 1 small screw on the inner hole, and the other hole was much larger, as one of the timing cover bolts went thru the tabs and timing cover, & into the block. The 68 and later FE`s also had much thicker harmonic balancers. It sounds like you have the earlier cover, which will work fine, but is not the correct unit for a 428 CJ, as they were made only for the 68 -70 model years. If this engine is for a stock restoration it could be a concern, otherwise it will work OK. That tab on Ebay is for the 68-76 timing cover by the way. The 428 CJ tab is no different than a 360, 390, 410, or regular 428 engine, although the 428 SCJ (LeMans capscrew connecting rods) balancer is a bit larger, so the pointer is a bit different. __________________ NHRA 6390 STK M/S 85 Mustang

11-03-2009, 01:06 PM	#4
Jim Woods Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: celina, ohio Posts: 623 Likes: 4 Liked 12 Times in 7 Posts	Re: need Ford help Thanks guys, I appreciate the help.I knew this was the place to get the info __________________ Jim Woods