I posted earlier about using an 289 cam thrust plate on a 302 block but did not get a response, so I'm reposting the question.
In rebuilding my '65 289 I had to replace the block with a '69 302 block. On the 289 the oil passage from the distributor went only to the camshaft bearing. The 302 block has the oil passage drilled through from the front of the block. My 289 camshaft thrust plate does not cover this oil passage. Is this a problem? Do I have to replace the retention (thrust) plate with the different style one that has the extension to cover the oil passage (i.e. is the oil passage just a drain) ?
Thanks for any info you can provide.
In rebuilding my '65 289 I had to replace the block with a '69 302 block. On the 289 the oil passage from the distributor went only to the camshaft bearing. The 302 block has the oil passage drilled through from the front of the block. My 289 camshaft thrust plate does not cover this oil passage. Is this a problem? Do I have to replace the retention (thrust) plate with the different style one that has the extension to cover the oil passage (i.e. is the oil passage just a drain) ?
Thanks for any info you can provide.