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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Engine/Drivetrain => Topic started by: ReidThomas on May 04, 2013, 12:03:11 pm

Title: Proper Valve Covers?
Post by: ReidThomas on May 04, 2013, 12:03:11 pm
i was looking for a new set of valve covers to install after i change out the gaskets but couldn't find the right set. all the ones i had found on-line had holes for the vacuum lines but none had a place for the oil-fill tube.  the engine isnt the original engine that came in the truck (had a 305 originally) the previous owner swapped in a 350. the picture is of the passenger side valve cover (the one that i cant find) any advice or help would be great
Title: Re: Proper Valve Covers?
Post by: Donut on May 05, 2013, 10:23:47 am
I haven't seen one of those in a while..  Is it actually part of the valve cover, or does it twist off like your oil cap?  I don't remember what it was on, but I did have one that unscrewed.  Most I've owned just had the oil cap there, no extension tube.
Title: Re: Proper Valve Covers?
Post by: ReidThomas on May 05, 2013, 06:43:09 pm
ill try to remove it and see how it goes. if it just twists off like my oil cap ill probably remove it altogether and just leave it with the oil cap flush against the valve cover. will post again after i tinker with it.
Title: Re: Proper Valve Covers?
Post by: ReidThomas on May 05, 2013, 07:03:21 pm
it looks like it could be removed. it has a bracket that bolts on to another bracket attached to the engine to prevent it from unscrewing or coming out. so that extension can be removed but i still cant find a cover that has the oil cap and the vacuum tube hole.
Title: Re: Proper Valve Covers?
Post by: bd on May 05, 2013, 08:34:09 pm
Summit Racing...
                     ....just be mindful of the orientation of the fill pipe ears.

Title: Re: Proper Valve Covers?
Post by: ReidThomas on May 06, 2013, 09:38:25 am
thank you for the help