Removing rocker covers

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Jul 16, 2019 | 08:50 PM

#21

C3 Stroker

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I'd PB Blaster the studs and lock plier them out if I had to. You can then get a new set of T-handles if you like. Lock Tite the studs into them. You only need
hand tight to fasten down the valve covers.

Jul 17, 2019 | 01:47 AM

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Doughann

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Problem solved.

Went to take studs out with 2 nuts method and noticed they are screw in studs. On top of that they were all loose. Will liquid cement the t handles to the studs now. T handles were still all tight in holding rocker cover down though.

Jul 17, 2019 | 07:13 AM

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derekderek

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so the screwdriver slot worked?

Jul 17, 2019 | 08:09 AM

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A PO of my 79 did the same thing. If you want to reinvent them, Allen key socket head cap screws and washers of the correct length (from McMaster, for example) would be a handy upgrade.

The PO also added taller valve covers (to a stock L48), which required me to take off the valve cover to change the alternator belt. Good thing there were quick T-handles!

All fixed now...