Not saying it is good to do, but mine has been open for about 4 years,
and I've been through mud and water many times. I meant to make a cover
but I never got around to it. Now that the engine is out I will just put
on a housing that doesn't have a hole. Well maybe not as that would be a
spot should I ever sell it. I'll make one even though the kodiak
prevents you from seeing in the hole to check the timing. I have a front
pointer and a notch on the pully to check it now.
RON WARD wrote:
>
> To the left of center (facing the bulkhead) just underneath the starter switch and on the transmission casing there is a 1.5 by 3 inch opening that has a sliding cover. Looks like the flywheel is exposed to view from above for timing purposes. The little sliding cover is bent and the gasket is deteriorated so the hole is basically open to the elements. I don't know how long this has been like this. It is a PITA to reach but I can if I remove air cleaner, etc. I believe this condition has been around since last fall and I am concerned that water or mud could have found it way into this space. The truck runs like she always has, just fine. Cause for alarm?
>
> TIA
>
> Ron Ward
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