What the hell is this??

[r_biccum]

Ok, I admit it has been a long time since I've rebuilt a big block. That being said, I just finished assembling my 383, gave it a coat of paint, and noticed this had fallen off the shelf and rolled across the floor.. Im thinking it goes behind the timing chain gear? I know it goes on the crank somewhere.....

[Rolling_Thunder]

oil slinger - goes on the crank between the timing chain and the timing chain cover - keeps most of the oi off the front seal to help prevent leaks...   

[mauve66]

welll..................... it would if it was in there.......................

[r_biccum]

 between the timing chain and the timing chain???  wich way around should it be between the timing chain and the cover? Looks like im going back in...

[Rolling_Thunder]

between the timing chain and the timing chain???  wich way around should it be between the timing chain and the cover? Looks like im going back in...

fixed...    you know what i meant       it should be cupped towards the cover...   

[r_biccum]

I did know what you meant  , and thanks very much for the help!   

[Chatt69chgr]

Is the surface shown in the picture of the oil slinger the one that goes toward the cover?

[r_biccum]

That was my understanding, and thats how it went in. Im not doin it again, so I hope its right 

[oldkimmer]

.....................yupper......................kim.............

[squeakfinder]

I'd put it back in given a choice, but I've pulled a couple engines apart that didn't have them.