Anyone recognize what these old Chev valve covers are off?

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Oct 14, 2017 | 03:46 PM

DSR

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Anyone recognize what these old Chev valve covers are off?

Off a 283 maybe ?

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Oct 14, 2017 | 03:51 PM

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Yup, those were used on a few motors.

Oct 14, 2017 | 04:03 PM

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Can't tell if the bolt holes are staggered or not.

If so, 1955 to 1959 passenger cars.

If straight holes, 1960 and up to perhaps mid 1960s

Oct 14, 2017 | 04:29 PM

DSR

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I think they are straight holes with 2 wire clips along the top edge.

Oct 14, 2017 | 04:36 PM

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Oct 14, 2017 | 05:12 PM

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Possibly 1967 300hp base engine. The two clips would hold the temp sensor wire leading to the firewall.

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Oct 14, 2017 | 07:59 PM

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Here is a pic of '67 base engine valve covers. The clips are spot welded to the left cover - hard to see but circled.

Oct 15, 2017 | 11:51 AM

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I'm pretty sure those are staggered holes just like my 56 265 has and early 283s.....you can just see the indentation on the lower left side, slightly to the inside as compared to the top hole, as well as the slightly flattened edge on the lower right from tightening it down.