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Old Apr 30, 2012 | 03:23 AM
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I'm looking to get some new valve covers. This seems like a very dumb question. And one where I'm sure to catch some flak. But I know that my 78 stock valve covers on the number one side has two ports; a hose at the front of the engine, and a cap at the rear for oil. For the life of me, I can't find a set that has two on one side. Can someone help a poor nugget out!? I feel so stupid, because I feel like there is an obvious answer, and I just don't know it. Any help is appreciated!
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Old Apr 30, 2012 | 08:08 AM
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Hey dgheinen,

You don't need two ports, when you need to top off your oil just unplug the port with the hose and pour your oil there.



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Old Apr 30, 2012 | 09:05 AM
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I have a 78 and just ordered VC's from Jegs last week with the 2 holes.
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Old Apr 30, 2012 | 09:16 AM
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Keep your stock pair.
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Old Apr 30, 2012 | 04:20 PM
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Thanks for the info! See, now I just feel dumb. But I appreciate the help!

I'm going to keep the stocks. I just don't know where I'm gonna put it all; I live in a barracks room with two other guys, so space is limited.
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Old Apr 30, 2012 | 07:46 PM
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Originally Posted by dgheinen
Thanks for the info! See, now I just feel dumb. But I appreciate the help!

I'm going to keep the stocks. I just don't know where I'm gonna put it all; I live in a barracks room with two other guys, so space is limited.
Local self storage rental may be in your future. Most are $20/mo. Good luck.
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Old Apr 30, 2012 | 11:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Easy Mike
Keep your stock pair.


If you have the urge to do something with your valvecovers, pull 'em off, clean 'em up, paint 'em, and re-install with fresh gaskets. That will satisfy the itch for awhile. Maybe get fancy and paint 'em black, or aluminum, maybe even use a wrinkle finish paint.


Keep the shiny side up!

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