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Started by Piston_Freddy, February 24, 2011, 12:06:42 PM

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Piston_Freddy

February 24, 2011, 12:06:42 PM
What to do with those extra holes? Maybe washers and bolts or...?


Max rim size:15"

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#1
February 24, 2011, 12:14:52 PM
A push in oil fill cap would be a cheap and easy solution.  :yesnod:

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#2
February 24, 2011, 01:39:56 PM
Quote from: terrible one on February 24, 2011, 12:14:52 PM
A push in oil fill cap would be a cheap and easy solution.  :yesnod:
:iagree:

Consider also a wad of bubble gum. You could blow some cool oil spray bubbles at car shows! :lol:




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#3
February 24, 2011, 01:48:44 PM
Oh I just stick a wad of paper towels in there... change 'em out when I arrive at a show..  :shruggy:

Piston_Freddy

#4
February 24, 2011, 04:35:31 PM
Yeah I think I'll go with the washer and bolt thingy for now. :icon_smile_big:

Anyway, can I run these if I want to go with roller rockers some day? I don't want to change valve covers like a hundred times.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mopar-Chrysler-Dodge-383-400-440-Chrome-Valve-Covers-/120688345387?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1c1996012b:
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oldcarnut

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February 25, 2011, 02:13:53 AM
They make plugs of various types you could use.  Heres a sample
http://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS-Performance-Products/555/50358/10002/-1

greenpigs

#6
February 25, 2011, 02:51:05 AM
  No matter how tight you make them it still is something that could find its way into the motor. Plus you don't want to go Conan on tightening them as you could mess up the valve cover. The plastic plug sounds like a safer bet, lighter too. :icon_smile_big:
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Piston_Freddy

#7
February 25, 2011, 11:18:59 AM
Is there any chrome steel covers that will work with roller rockers? 3 3/4 isn't enough?
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greenpigs

#8
February 25, 2011, 06:31:37 PM
Are the MOROSO covers not tall enough?  http://www.summitracing.com/parts/MOR-68181/
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#9
February 25, 2011, 06:40:30 PM
Wait a minute, you use a piece of sloted flat stock for a spring bracket?  Thats being crafty.
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#10
February 25, 2011, 11:15:20 PM
Duct Tape?  :lol:

oldcarnut

#11
February 26, 2011, 01:26:41 AM
I got a set of cheapy valve covers I just put back on and they cleared my rollers fine.  I'll try and take a pic tommorrow

Piston_Freddy

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February 26, 2011, 08:04:11 AM
Quote from: greenpigs on February 25, 2011, 06:31:37 PM
Are the MOROSO covers not tall enough?  http://www.summitracing.com/parts/MOR-68181/

I'm not sure, all the covers in ebay that are 3 3/4 tall will not fit according to sellers. Summit hasn't got measurements, only stock and tall height.Even cast aluminum is listed as stock height and they will clear rollers. Didn't no that searching a good looking covers was such a PITA :brickwall:

Quote from: greenpigs on February 25, 2011, 06:40:30 PM

Wait a minute, you use a piece of sloted flat stock for a spring bracket?  Thats being crafty.
Last owners work or his mechanic.Should I change it or something? 

Quote from: mikesbbody on February 25, 2011, 11:15:20 PM
Duct Tape?  :lol:

Quote from: oldcarnut on February 26, 2011, 01:26:41 AM
I got a set of cheapy valve covers I just put back on and they cleared my rollers fine.  I'll try and take a pic tommorrow
Thanks!
Max rim size:15"

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#13
February 26, 2011, 04:59:37 PM
Quote from: Piston_Freddy on February 25, 2011, 11:18:59 AM
Is there any chrome steel covers that will work with roller rockers? 3 3/4 isn't enough?

Not all rockers are the same.  These work with most adjustable, and roller tip rockers that I've tried.  May not work with HS, as it seems their adjusters sit pretty high.

Not sure if these VC are available


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#14
February 26, 2011, 05:36:02 PM
These were used with the Crane Gold set on mine.  I didn't have any issues.  They aren't over 3 3/4" either.

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February 26, 2011, 05:51:00 PM
QuoteDuct Tape?


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#16
February 26, 2011, 05:53:17 PM
Well look at the pic Piston_Freddy put up! Duct tape has a thousand use's!  :lol:

Piston_Freddy

#17
February 26, 2011, 07:18:05 PM
Thanks everyone!  :cheers: I know what to do now.

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