M44 vs M42 Timing covers
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M44 vs M42 Timing covers
« on: October 06, 2012, 07:21:33 PM »
Hey … I’ve got someone who wants to sell me a  M44 timing cover set upper and lower for the M42.  Is this some sort of upgrade or simply a cosmetic fix?
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M44 vs M42 Timing covers
« Reply #1 on: October 06, 2012, 09:00:16 PM »
It's definitely an upgrade - the idler gear was replaced by a deflection guide.  It solved the cracked mounting boss and bearing troubles that the earlier design had.
 
I'm wondering if anyone has done the rest of the upgrade - the serpentine setup?
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