AFR Head Users---Question 4 U
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AFR Head Users---Question 4 U
What valve covers are you using? I am running LT4 210's (or trying to!) for my 383 and ran into a problem with my die cast moroso valve covers. I did some grinding on what WAS holding the covers off from seating and realized that now the hold up appears to be the polylocks. I'm running 7/16" studs and comp cams promagnums with polylocks. Anyone have a similar setup and a valve cover that works?
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What valve covers are you using? I am running LT4 210's (or trying to!) for my 383 and ran into a problem with my die cast moroso valve covers. I did some grinding on what WAS holding the covers off from seating and realized that now the hold up appears to be the polylocks. I'm running 7/16" studs and comp cams promagnums with polylocks. Anyone have a similar setup and a valve cover that works?
I have the 195's (Same casting as yours) and am using my stock covers, just trimmed up a bit because of the lip you already know about. I also have ran a set of covers I got off ebay that I hat to cut the supports out of that may be closer to what you have.
Here is couple of shots of the mods I did to the old covers
Here is a good shot of the motor with the AFR's and Pro Mags w/ 716 studs
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Just a word of caution I almost forgot about. The alternator will hit the drivers side V/C unless it is notched, ask me how I know. I was able to modify my old alt. just enough to clear but I cant see you ever being able to use a taller set of covers without the notch. I had already switched back to the stockers before my alternator was replaced so it completely slipped my mind
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Did you have to do any clearancing on the factory covers?
I thought about running an old style tall cover, but after looking at the alternator and bracket, I realized it was not really an option.
I thought about running an old style tall cover, but after looking at the alternator and bracket, I realized it was not really an option.
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hi fd2blk,
how are ya!
soory to but in guys !
i have brought a set of finned top edelbrock valve covers and will also be buying start next year some afr ported comp heads.
you mentioned a inner lip on covers, where on the picture you kindly provided is this lip please ???
also where you have ground down inside trib tabs i belive,
do you also grind slightly each side where the centre bolts come thru as well on each side or one side do you please ???
can you use a angle grinder with a cutting wheel to grind this stuff down ??
lastly i noticed that you ground down one side more than the other,is that rite please ??
i hope you can help me out with these questions please !
thanks very much
cheers
shae
how are ya!
soory to but in guys !
i have brought a set of finned top edelbrock valve covers and will also be buying start next year some afr ported comp heads.
you mentioned a inner lip on covers, where on the picture you kindly provided is this lip please ???
also where you have ground down inside trib tabs i belive,
do you also grind slightly each side where the centre bolts come thru as well on each side or one side do you please ???
can you use a angle grinder with a cutting wheel to grind this stuff down ??
lastly i noticed that you ground down one side more than the other,is that rite please ??
i hope you can help me out with these questions please !
thanks very much
cheers
shae
