Mystery part

[Dr K]

When we turned the engine over, the part shown below fell out. I haven't measured it but photos show part of a key next to it, and my guess is 5/8" diameter, and 1.5" long. I was told it goes below the plate that holds the TDC sensor, but there's no room under there. Perhaps it goes below the throttle linkage plate?

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Any help identifying this part is appreciated (preferably before the engine goes back in the car...)

[LPM911]

congrats on shaving another ounce off the racecar!!! :lol:

[cmartin]

Clean it up, you might even find a part # on it.

[HoodPin]

If Matt D didn't know......fugetaboutit! :D

[Ryan]

I thought you had a 911? How did a 944 cylinder sleeve end up in your car?

[KFJ]

That is the spacer from under the throttle linkage plate.

[Lupin..the..3rd]

If the car runs without it, you don't need it. :)

[smdubovsky]

That is the spacer from under the throttle linkage plate.
x2. So, either a PO has 'lost' one under the shroud long ago or you dropped it and didn't notice it missing when you put that bolt in. Since you were messing w/ the plate not too long ago, I'll guess the latter:)

[Dr K]

I was definitely messing with the throttle linkage plate, and with the engine out, very easy to put this back. Thanks, guys!

PS: I brought it with me to Matt's but forgot to ask him!!