I am looking for the oiling modification thread given some time within the last year where guys were drilling a hole or two and maybe adding a groove for the timing gears on the front of the block...(can this be done without an oiling trough like the earlier engines have?)

that's what I'm talkin' about!

Got those pesky oil plugs out today, and I am getting ready to take the block to the machine shop...(hold breath and cross fingers)...anyhow, do you think I could put one of those troughs on my C2AE block? I would have to tap a hole, but I assume that there is enough meat at that exact location not be a problem with blocking another passage or something oddball right? That lifted corner - is that lifted towards the crankcase dampener?

dan

BTW I got a package from you today, thanks.

Although Tim has reposted the pictures, here’s the original thread which is loaded with other information.

http://www.y-blocksforever.com/forums/Topic24405-3-4.aspx

Have also moved this post to the technical section.