Melling MF125

Melling MF125 is a steel camshaft thrust plate for selected Ford Small Block Windsor engines. Mounted at the front of the block, it limits camshaft endplay and maintains correct cam-sprocket position.

Application / fitment

The plate is cataloged for selected Ford 289, 302 and 351W engines using the OE-style thrust plate. Confirm block year, camshaft and timing-system design.

• part type: camshaft thrust plate
• Ford Small Block 289 / 4.7 L V8
• Ford Small Block 302 / 5.0 L V8
• Ford Small Block 351W / 5.8 L V8
• selected 1965–1986 Ford Windsor applications
• selected flat-tappet engines and dimensionally compatible MF125 configurations

Inspect the camshaft thrust surface, old plate wear and block threads before installation. Tighten the fasteners according to the engine procedure and measure camshaft endplay after assembly.

Technical information

• part type: camshaft thrust plate
• material: steel
• position: front of block behind the camshaft sprocket
• function: controls camshaft endplay
• engine family: Ford Small Block Windsor
• selected displacements: 289 / 4.7 L, 302 / 5.0 L and 351W / 5.8 L
• mounting hardware: confirm contents of the exact package
• UPC: 729295325024
• sale unit: 1 piece