Newb question
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7th Gear
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Newb question
I'm putting new valve covers on my 77 and ran into a small problem. The new valve covers won't allow for this piece to clear. Trying to figure out what it is and if I need it or if I can just get a plate to block it off. Also I notice it has a spacer could I just get a bigger spacer.
The piece I'm talking about is center picture brass colored right next to the carb.
The piece I'm talking about is center picture brass colored right next to the carb.
Racer
Joined: Feb 2012
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From: Harrisburg PA
That is the EGR valve...they do make a block off plate for it.
Mr. Gasket part number 7631
It is part of the emissions system, so if you have to undergo a sniff test, you probably should not remove it...
Mr. Gasket part number 7631
It is part of the emissions system, so if you have to undergo a sniff test, you probably should not remove it...
Safety Car
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Bridgewater nj
I think you have to plug the whole with a pipe plug or threaded pipe plug if you don't have the block off plates installed between the intake and heads! If not the exhaust gases will have a steady stream flowing into the intake.
Racer
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 421
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From: Harrisburg PA
what would you need to plug...seems like the block off plate covers everything you would need covered?
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