Tall BB valve covers
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Le Mans Master
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From: Butler Pa
Tall BB valve covers
Are there any clearance issues when running tall BB valve covers on a 69? I need to use a stud girdle and my engine builder asked me if they're going to hit anything. I don't think so, but I'm not sure.
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From: Waterloo ontario Canada
Originally Posted by bashcraft
Are there any clearance issues when running tall BB valve covers on a 69? I need to use a stud girdle and my engine builder asked me if they're going to hit anything. I don't think so, but I'm not sure.
Without power brakes they will fit. I went hydroboost and that solves the problem.
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From: Holly MI
Tall covers will hit the power brake booster. I simply used a large (2 inch) socket and hammer to hammer form an indent where the cover hit. When you put all the vacuum lines back, you can never see it. I have been meaning to take a pic of this area, and I will try to do that tonight.
Ken
Ken
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Originally Posted by bb69
Tall covers will hit the power brake booster. I simply used a large (2 inch) socket and hammer to hammer form an indent where the cover hit. When you put all the vacuum lines back, you can never see it. I have been meaning to take a pic of this area, and I will try to do that tonight.
Ken
Ken
Drifting
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From: Holly MI
I took some pics, and I guess I exagerated a little. You can see it when you look closely, but it's not something that sticks out in my opinion. These pics were also taken from a wierd angle because my car is currently way up in the air while I do the rack conversion. Getting the covers on and off requires that you pull one end off first, but it's not impossible.
Ken
Ken
Burning Brakes
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From: Melbourne Australia
In addition, if you're lucky enough to have a/c....you will need to relocate the compressor.
Otherwise the guys have covered the main problems....booster and alternator.
Good luck,
Joe
Otherwise the guys have covered the main problems....booster and alternator.
Good luck,
Joe
