1949 Plymouth Bearing saddle/timing cover gasket retainer

[nbn]

Under way on reassembling the rebuilt motor. The machine shop returned a few random bolts and plugs with no explanation a to where they go. Thankfully I took plenty of photos and have got the plugs and most bolts reinstalled - all but 1.

 

Can anyone verify if there is a 5/16"-18 x 3/4" bolt that is installed on the inside of the "saddle"? There is a hole on the passenger side that is not threaded, but appears to go into the back side of the timing plate.

 

Unable to upload photo for reference.

[Doug&Deb]

Are you talking about the front piece that the oil pan seals on? If so yes one timing cover bolt goes into it.

[nbn]

1 hour ago, Doug&Deb said:

Are you talking about the front piece that the oil pan seals on? If so yes one timing cover bolt goes into it.

This hole just under the screw. This is, of course, inside the oil pan.

[Doug&Deb]

That’s the one. Yes one timing cover bolt goes there. Don’t forget the small rubber pieces that go under that saddle. They usually come as o-rings with the oil pan gasket. You need to cut two pieces. You’ll see two grooves on the saddle.