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Sport/Truck · 05-21-2007, 08:15 PM

I need to know if this is the correct way to install valve covers (see pic). That’s the way I took the off but the clips on the drivers side threw me, thinking they may not have been correctly installed.
Oil fill & PVC on drivers’ side, and breather vent on passenger side. Is this correct?
Thanks,
s/t

Lated · 05-21-2007, 08:28 PM

That's the same way mine are on my 305 but next time I pull them off I'm going to swap 'em. I'd rather have the oil filler closer to the front so it's easier to get too. It may mean a longer hose for the pcv valve but I think it's worth it.

Sport/Truck · 05-21-2007, 08:36 PM

If you do this, cant you just run the PVC to the same location? (it will still be in the front).
s/t

Lated · 05-21-2007, 08:39 PM

good point

Sport/Truck · 05-21-2007, 08:44 PM

I was assuming you were going from side to side with the exchange (not just flipping them). You can’t really flip them anyway because they lean a certain way.

Would it look too weird if I switch sides? Anyone else done this?
s/t

Imacarguytoo · 05-21-2007, 10:53 PM

You can flip them. Just get a longer hose

EAST SIDE LOW LIFE · 05-21-2007, 11:27 PM

I swapped mine so that the oil filler cap would be in the front. I went from side to side. Oil filler cap used to be on drivers rear. Works a lot better.

esll.

RACINJASON22 · 05-22-2007, 01:07 AM

You can flip them from side to side I have done it many times for the same reason.

AND no you can't just flip some valve covers like yours, s/t and keep them on the same side,you are correct that they are canted over to the intake side.

Most but not all aftermarket valve covers can be fliped any which way you want as they are not canted like yours are.

RJ22...

05-21-2007, 08:15 PM	#1
Sport/Truck Sierra Grande Club Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New Mexico USA Posts: 2,433	correct valve cover install. I need to know if this is the correct way to install valve covers (see pic). That’s the way I took the off but the clips on the drivers side threw me, thinking they may not have been correctly installed. Oil fill & PVC on drivers’ side, and breather vent on passenger side. Is this correct? Thanks, s/t __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra Grande, 1/2 ton short wide, original 4 bolt 010 020 block & heads. (matching #'s). 383 stroker, SMI q jet 750 cfm, Lunati Voodoo 60102 cam, Scorpion roller rockers, Spin Tech pro street mufflers with X pipe. Last edited by Sport/Truck; 10-04-2007 at 08:10 PM.

05-21-2007, 08:28 PM	#2
Lated Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 255	Re: correct valve cover install. That's the same way mine are on my 305 but next time I pull them off I'm going to swap 'em. I'd rather have the oil filler closer to the front so it's easier to get too. It may mean a longer hose for the pcv valve but I think it's worth it. __________________ “If you don’t have time to do it right now, how will you ever find time to fix it.” - author unknown '70 SWB Step-Side (More rust than metal)

05-21-2007, 08:36 PM	#3
Sport/Truck Sierra Grande Club Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New Mexico USA Posts: 2,433	Re: correct valve cover install. If you do this, cant you just run the PVC to the same location? (it will still be in the front). s/t __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra Grande, 1/2 ton short wide, original 4 bolt 010 020 block & heads. (matching #'s). 383 stroker, SMI q jet 750 cfm, Lunati Voodoo 60102 cam, Scorpion roller rockers, Spin Tech pro street mufflers with X pipe.

05-21-2007, 08:39 PM	#4
Lated Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 255	Re: correct valve cover install. good point __________________ “If you don’t have time to do it right now, how will you ever find time to fix it.” - author unknown '70 SWB Step-Side (More rust than metal)

05-21-2007, 08:44 PM	#5
Sport/Truck Sierra Grande Club Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New Mexico USA Posts: 2,433	Re: correct valve cover install. I was assuming you were going from side to side with the exchange (not just flipping them). You can’t really flip them anyway because they lean a certain way. Would it look too weird if I switch sides? Anyone else done this? s/t __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra Grande, 1/2 ton short wide, original 4 bolt 010 020 block & heads. (matching #'s). 383 stroker, SMI q jet 750 cfm, Lunati Voodoo 60102 cam, Scorpion roller rockers, Spin Tech pro street mufflers with X pipe. Last edited by Sport/Truck; 05-21-2007 at 08:47 PM.

05-21-2007, 10:53 PM	#6
Imacarguytoo Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 306	Re: correct valve cover install. You can flip them. Just get a longer hose __________________ '67 C20 Lwb 350 4-Speed '01 Chrysler Concorde LXI (wifes ride) '91 Gmc Suburban 3/4 2wd 454 Tbi '51 Jeep Cj3a "Willys" 350 V8

05-21-2007, 11:27 PM	#7
EAST SIDE LOW LIFE Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: VANCOUVER ISLAND, B.C., Canada Posts: 1,602	Re: correct valve cover install. I swapped mine so that the oil filler cap would be in the front. I went from side to side. Oil filler cap used to be on drivers rear. Works a lot better. esll. Attached Images __________________ Tomorrow is for doing today's stuff. ************************************* This truck has just the right amount of energy for me! Author: Warren Lake .... (member)

05-22-2007, 01:07 AM	#8
RACINJASON22 GEARHEAD Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: CENTRAL,PA Posts: 2,284	Re: correct valve cover install. You can flip them from side to side I have done it many times for the same reason. AND no you can't just flip some valve covers like yours, s/t and keep them on the same side,you are correct that they are canted over to the intake side. Most but not all aftermarket valve covers can be fliped any which way you want as they are not canted like yours are. RJ22... __________________ 72 SWB 2WD MY PROJECT 72 LWB 4X4 FUTURE PROJECT SUBSCRIBE HEREBOARD VENDORS HERE NORWOOD MEET SURVIVOR! Last edited by RACINJASON22; 05-22-2007 at 01:08 AM.

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