OK, so the cummins 5.9 timing cover cracked. (rear support on air compressor/hydraulic pump was loose) I tried the old pull the cam gear then cook it to put it back on trick. While putting the cam gear back on, the prybar in the fuel pump hole slipped, the cam went in maybe 1/2 or 5/8 inch deeper than it's proper position. I looked around back and the bell housing covers that plug, so I cannot see anything.

So the question is: How far is too far?
or more scientifically: how much space is there between the rear end of the cam and that freeze plug behind it?

Did I drive out that plug?
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No idea man, might try posting in the 1998.5-2002 Cummins forum for more responses.