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What is the timing cover made of

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Old Jul 21, 2014 | 06:08 AM
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What is the timing cover made of

I've searched and searched but can't find what the timing cover is made of. I'm wondering if it is aluminum so I can polish it up like I did my valve covers
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Old Jul 21, 2014 | 06:27 AM
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Case or cover?

The case is aluminum, the cover is painted steel - IIRC.
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Old Jul 21, 2014 | 09:39 AM
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Cover is steel, and case is aluminum
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Old Jul 21, 2014 | 03:26 PM
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I was thinkin the cover. Oh well
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Old Jul 21, 2014 | 04:18 PM
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Originally Posted by 19mike92
I was thinkin the cover. Oh well
Nothing says you can't get a spare and send it out to be Chrome plated.......

Pimped out Cummins......
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