How to Assemble the Front of a Small Block

Yeah, that's what I was referring to. Thanks. Where would I even find one of those to buy? Seems like every small block I've taken apart didn't even have one.


That does not "scrape" the chain, it directs the oil that drips out of the hole to fall directly on the timing chain. That is the purpose of having the point of the tab the lowest point on the part. The oil runs down there and drips off.

One version from the factory did not use the oiling tab and left the bolt hole empty, theory is that the oil slinger will also "throw" oil around. I prefer the tab as I feel that it directs the oil better.


Mopar cancelled them about a year and a half ago. I ordered a few for myself when I found out last summer, there were 1,000 of them left in a warehouse in Wisconsin. If you have a dealer that can look them up, Chrysler part number 3671649.

Here's a link for some that I found with a Google search:

http://www.marineonewholesale.com/parts/chrysler-tab-timing-chain-oil-pn-3671649

Or you can find them on most small blocks from the factory.