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Title: 454 valve covers - A/C compressor bracket
Post by: bake315 on April 01, 2008, 05:33:05 pm

Hey guys,

I'm about to replace my valve cover gaskets, and in the process I was thinking I'd like to install some nicer covers.  I don't really care too much for the chromed steel covers - would like to go with a set of the finned aluminum ones.  Thing is, the clearance issue with the a/c compressor bracket appears to be limiting my cover choices (and this being Texas, I'm not giving up the A/C).  Has anyone ever heard of, or seen an adapter or extension that would raise the bracket high enough to allow for taller covers?

Thanks,
Dave

Title: Re: 454 valve covers - A/C compressor bracket
Post by: VileZambonie on April 02, 2008, 06:25:39 am

You can make your own brackets, modify your existing brackets or just buy some aftermarket ones.

Title: Re: 454 valve covers - A/C compressor bracket
Post by: bake315 on April 02, 2008, 10:52:20 am

Quote from: VileZambonie on April 02, 2008, 06:25:39 am

...just buy some aftermarket ones.

This would be the preferred way to go, as opposed to jacking up my original ones.  Do you know of a source for them?

By the way, your v/c's are sweet!  Really did a nice job on 'em.

Title: Re: 454 valve covers - A/C compressor bracket
Post by: VileZambonie on April 02, 2008, 06:54:21 pm

Thanks. I have 2 different sets... of that style and I love them.

Check google for air conditioning brackets for BBC

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chrome-Aluminum-BBC-Air-Conditioning-Bracket_W0QQitemZ220215438080QQcmdZViewItem#ebayphotohosting