question on valve cover bolt reinforcement pieces
04-11-2018, 03:41 PM
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question on valve cover bolt reinforcement pieces
Okay, on my 70 base car, I have a mixture of these. Some the ends are rounded and others the ends are straight. Which ones are correct or did they come in a mixture?
04-11-2018, 03:53 PM
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Hi Mako,
I believe all the re-inforcements used on 70-72 stamped steel valve covers had straight cut ends.
Both recessed head and standard head bolts were used. It wouldn't be unusual to see a mixture of bolt head configuration and marking on one engine, but only the one configuration of re-inforcement would be typical.
Regards,
Alan
I believe all the re-inforcements used on 70-72 stamped steel valve covers had straight cut ends.
Both recessed head and standard head bolts were used. It wouldn't be unusual to see a mixture of bolt head configuration and marking on one engine, but only the one configuration of re-inforcement would be typical.
Regards,
Alan
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04-12-2018, 07:03 AM
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Hi HRG,
I'm sorry, but the bb valve cover reinforcement is a different shape than the sb reinforcement.... as your photo shows.
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Alan
I'm sorry, but the bb valve cover reinforcement is a different shape than the sb reinforcement.... as your photo shows.
Regards,
Alan