Any known issues using tall valve covers??
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Racer
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From: Mt Airy, NC
Any known issues using tall valve covers??
Needed more room for roller rockers (1.6 scorpions) Does anyone know of any clearance issues with A/C compressor or anything else in engine bay. Or has anyone put these under stock aluminum valve covers?
Le Mans Master
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From: Oxford MA-----You just lost the game!!!!
The only problem I've ever had running taller than stock valve covers on a small block chevy is, it made it a real PITA to get at the distributor hold down bolt.
Scott
Scott
Melting Slicks
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From: Thunder Bay
I have tall valve covers on my '79. I think the only issue I had was with the alternator. I had to use a longer alternator belt, and I'm almost out of adjustment. Making a longer adjustment brace is still on my list of things to do.
And you WILL need them to clear your roller rockers.
And you WILL need them to clear your roller rockers.
Last edited by drwet; Oct 18, 2011 at 09:13 PM. Reason: Kant spel
Heel & Toe
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From: Billerica MA
I put tall valve covers on my and i had an issue with the alternator. I needed to purchase a different bracket from summit. Hopefully you can see it. I purchsed the kit and purchased a longer bar the whole thing was 140.00.
Drifting
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From: Cameron Park CA
Are you sure you need taller valve covers to clear your rockers? I have these Crower stainless roller rockers under stock L98 valve covers. All I had to do was remove the oil drippers to make them fit.
Finished engine with stock valve covers.
I hope this helps
Finished engine with stock valve covers.
I hope this helps
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Racer
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From: Mt Airy, NC
Thanks guys for the responses, I think I'm going to try the stock covers 1st. I was just trying to not have to order a set and not fit. My old ones were the stamped steel so I dont have a used one to check for clearance. Anyone near Winston Salem, NC have a used one I could borrow??
Drifting
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From: Somers CT
I had to run taller covers with mine and had trouble with the A/C compressor clearing them, had to machine out the bracket slightly so it would have enough adjustment to clear them. It comes pretty close to the hood now but doesn't touch. If you don't have A/C then no problem, my alternator cleared OK although very close.
Last edited by TopGunn; Oct 19, 2011 at 07:47 PM. Reason: compressor not condensor
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Drifting
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From: Cameron Park CA
pete I'm sorry to say this, but that is about the dumbest setup I have ever seen.
Back in the late 60's hot rodders understood a couple of things. Valve train weight and heat. The first things you threw out were the stupid rotators and the spring cups.
Weight and oil cools the valve springs. The limitation of lift and flow way back then was the lack of good valve springs and heavy setups.
I was in high school and we took that crap off our double hump heads and used machined retainers just like Smokey
Did it ever occur to you why new LS heads have even smaller valve stems?
Back in the late 60's hot rodders understood a couple of things. Valve train weight and heat. The first things you threw out were the stupid rotators and the spring cups.
Weight and oil cools the valve springs. The limitation of lift and flow way back then was the lack of good valve springs and heavy setups.
I was in high school and we took that crap off our double hump heads and used machined retainers just like Smokey
Did it ever occur to you why new LS heads have even smaller valve stems?
If I had wanted your opinion about my valve setup I would have asked for it. Please keep your rude comments to yourself.This thread was about the fit of stock rocker covers over roller rockers, not a critique on my engine. I was merely trying to help the OP, not have people knock my efforts.
Racer
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From: Lowell MA
I have my stock covers over my rollers on my 1969 L 46 and love the look I retained using Pro Comp Al heads. Know that some have strong objections about Pro comp but I like the look and kept my original covers. Performance is great.
