Timing Window cover

[Navenarb70]

I seem to have lost the door to my timing window (pic below). Is this a big deal? If so, any idea where I can find one?

Thanks!

 

[reddingcruiser]

Probably not as scarce as hens teeth, but it would be pretty easy to make one. Depending on your brand of wheelin' you might not really need it.

 

[Curt]

Its just a piece of 18ga or something with a tab, i bet you could just make one if you offroad.

 

[73FJ40]

I've only seen the cover in the parts book.

 

[1911]

I seem to have lost the door to my timing window (pic below). Is this a big deal?

No; the bell housing is not pressurized or oiled or anything (unless your rear main seal is leaking). The cover may help preserve the paint on the timing marks I suppose? I painted mine last time the flywheel was off anyway.