Which valve cover for inline 6? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

shifty · 04-23-2005, 06:25 PM

Can't seem to find the info using search feature.

I want to get a polished aluminum valve cover for my 250 inline 6. I have looked at my Jegs catalog and all I see is SB and BB valve covers - which fits the L6 engine for our trucks? Or is there a special one I need to get?

If anyone has a suggestion for a good aluminum valve cover, anodized or polished (not painted!), please post a link. I really want to finish dressing up my engine so I can move onto other projects

TIA

zeeklu · 04-23-2005, 06:51 PM

Clifford makes a cast aluminum one for the Chevy 6 cylinder engine but it's a black wrinkle finish. I just finished painting mine orange . I don't know if anyone makes a polished aluminum one. http://www.cliffordperformance.com/ Chris

cdowns · 04-23-2005, 07:10 PM

offenhauser has a finned aluminum cover , available @ www.speedwaymotors.com for $130

Cethern · 04-23-2005, 09:12 PM

I second the Offy...

**PICKMUP** · 04-23-2005, 10:19 PM

Offy

Cethern · 04-23-2005, 10:31 PM

Sweet stuff I wish I could find a set of OFFY valve covers for my SB

Brainchild · 04-23-2005, 11:00 PM

I have some similar Edebrocks for a SBC.

Have you checked with the vendors for a cover,one of them might have one.

subtle71 · 04-23-2005, 11:29 PM

I am still sitting on a chrome I-6 valve cover that was on my original engine. It is wrapped up in the bottom of my tool box awaiting a new home. I'll make you a great deal on it if you might be interrested. Up until three weeks ago, I even still have a gasket that was sealed in the packaging for it.

Let me know,

Dean

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 04-24-2005, 07:19 AM

www.stoveboltengineco.com
--Is another source for L6 goodies.

shifty · 04-25-2005, 12:33 AM

I was talking to Ed @ MotherTruckers and he was saying to avoid the chrome covers, something about they never quite fit right, are prone to leaks and rust. This is the only reason I was really looking for aluminum. He also mentioned going with the Offy valve cover, I was just set back by the price...That's pretty damned expensive!

ROBBY WHITE · 04-25-2005, 12:59 AM

Check Ebay Lots Of Crome Valve Covers And Side Plates For I6

68w/sbc406 · 04-25-2005, 09:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shifty

I want to get a polished aluminum valve cover for my 250 inline 6.
If anyone has a suggestion for a good aluminum valve cover, anodized or polished

Quote:

Originally Posted by shifty

I was talking to Ed @ MotherTruckers and he was saying to avoid the chrome covers....
This is the only reason I was really looking for aluminum.

i can see how poeple dont understand what you are looking for

shifty · 04-28-2005, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68w/sbc406

i can see how poeple dont understand what you are looking for

I don't understand ... what's conflicting about those statements?

Looking for a polished or anodzied aluminum cover. I was in the process of going with chrome and was told to avoid chrome and go aluminum (for fitment/rusting reasons).

I know Offenhauser makes a good one, I was just hoping to find something a little less expensive.

68w/sbc406 · 04-28-2005, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shifty

I don't understand ... what's conflicting about those statements?

sorry i was being a smart @$$ to everyone offering up chrome, not to you

arkracing · 04-28-2005, 08:43 PM

I think your going to be hard pressed to find anything other than the Offy vs. Chrome vs. Stock.

Besides...Offy has the matching side covers too

70 shorty · 04-25-2005, 09:40 AM

What, you don't want a chrome one like I've got on mine, and have it leak like mine does? LOL. Mine was on the 250 when I got hte truck, which means it sat for 5 years, so hopefully a new gasket will fix it. If not, I may be looking at the Offy one also.

Dick Dale · 04-28-2005, 11:01 PM

I have seen them in the PAW catalogue. I can't find it right now but if I do, I will let you know.

Bryan68custom · 04-28-2005, 11:46 PM

If you have any boat repair shops in your area check them out,the small ones that have been around a while are your best bet. Ask for a valve cover for a 216 mercruiser. It is finned aluminum but painted black. I stripped mine and put POR-15 chevy orange on it. I gave 30.00 bucks for the last one I got. Bryan

shifty · 04-29-2005, 12:26 AM

Good suggestion, Bryan. I'll hafta check that out - exact same fit? This is the kind of info I was looking to score. Bonus!

Bryan68custom · 04-29-2005, 01:19 AM

Yes it will fit the only modification you may have to make is drill a hole for pcv the older ones didnt have them. Bryan

04-23-2005, 06:25 PM	#1
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	Which valve cover for inline 6? Can't seem to find the info using search feature. I want to get a polished aluminum valve cover for my 250 inline 6. I have looked at my Jegs catalog and all I see is SB and BB valve covers - which fits the L6 engine for our trucks? Or is there a special one I need to get? If anyone has a suggestion for a good aluminum valve cover, anodized or polished (not painted!), please post a link. I really want to finish dressing up my engine so I can move onto other projects TIA __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

04-23-2005, 06:51 PM	#2
zeeklu Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Northwest NJ Posts: 746	Clifford makes a cast aluminum one for the Chevy 6 cylinder engine but it's a black wrinkle finish. I just finished painting mine orange . I don't know if anyone makes a polished aluminum one. http://www.cliffordperformance.com/ Chris Last edited by zeeklu; 04-23-2005 at 06:52 PM.

04-23-2005, 07:10 PM	#3
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	offenhauser has a finned aluminum cover , available @ www.speedwaymotors.com for $130 __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

04-23-2005, 09:12 PM	#4
Cethern What was I thinking?? Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Commerce City Co Posts: 637	I second the Offy... __________________ 72 K5 that needs lots of parts.. 71 GMC 3/4 4x4 That doesn't need much which is a good thing I don't think I could aford another money pit...

04-23-2005, 10:19 PM	#5
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04-23-2005, 10:31 PM	#6
Cethern What was I thinking?? Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Commerce City Co Posts: 637	Sweet stuff I wish I could find a set of OFFY valve covers for my SB __________________ 72 K5 that needs lots of parts.. 71 GMC 3/4 4x4 That doesn't need much which is a good thing I don't think I could aford another money pit...

04-23-2005, 11:00 PM	#7
Brainchild Still drivin' a Rat Rod Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Monett Missouri Posts: 4,925	I have some similar Edebrocks for a SBC. Have you checked with the vendors for a cover,one of them might have one. __________________ Rusty Member #13872 Instead of saying.....you are a discomfort in the back of my front.....one should be able to say...... you are a pain in the a$# 71 GMC LWB 49 Chevy 85 Chevy G20 Check out my website

04-23-2005, 11:29 PM	#8
subtle71 Granddad's Ol' Truck Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MS Posts: 588	I am still sitting on a chrome I-6 valve cover that was on my original engine. It is wrapped up in the bottom of my tool box awaiting a new home. I'll make you a great deal on it if you might be interrested. Up until three weeks ago, I even still have a gasket that was sealed in the packaging for it. Let me know, Dean __________________ *1971 Chevrolet Custom 10 short step-side* *2005 GMC Sierra SLT 2500HD crew cab 2wd* [I]1971 Chevrolet Custom 10 Deluxe lwb fleet-side

04-24-2005, 07:19 AM	#9
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,202	www.stoveboltengineco.com --Is another source for L6 goodies. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.

04-25-2005, 12:33 AM	#10
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	I was talking to Ed @ MotherTruckers and he was saying to avoid the chrome covers, something about they never quite fit right, are prone to leaks and rust. This is the only reason I was really looking for aluminum. He also mentioned going with the Offy valve cover, I was just set back by the price...That's pretty damned expensive! __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

04-25-2005, 12:59 AM	#11
ROBBY WHITE ZOIE AND ZACK Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: ABILENE, TX. Posts: 212	Check Ebay Lots Of Crome Valve Covers And Side Plates For I6 __________________ AMERICAN BULLDOGS AND CHEVY TRUCKS 71 1/2 SUBURBAN 402BB IN PROGRESS 90 1/2 TON SILVERADO 02 1/2 SUBURBAN 67 GMC 1/2 TON LONGBED 05 AVALANCHE

04-28-2005, 08:43 PM	#15
arkracing Weekend Warrior Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: CT Posts: 1,787	I think your going to be hard pressed to find anything other than the Offy vs. Chrome vs. Stock. Besides...Offy has the matching side covers too __________________ -'07 GMC Sierra K2500HD -'66 C10 Suburban -'68/'71 K20 Service Bed Project -'69 Chevy C30 Mason Dump -'33Ford P/U 396ChevyPowered

04-25-2005, 09:40 AM	#16
70 shorty Where's my beer? Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Glen Allen, VA Posts: 1,768	What, you don't want a chrome one like I've got on mine, and have it leak like mine does? LOL. Mine was on the 250 when I got hte truck, which means it sat for 5 years, so hopefully a new gasket will fix it. If not, I may be looking at the Offy one also. __________________ 70 C10, shortstep, .30 over 250,Hurst shifted 3 spd parts hauler. Holley 390, Clifford Intake, Header, ported cylinder head, unknown bigger cam. 79 Corvette L82, 4 spd, black, red interior, headers, flowmasters, and unkown bigger cam. '03 Grand Cherokee Laredo, 4.0 4x4 daily driver. 165K miles, and runs great '08 Tahoe LTZ 4x4 155K

04-28-2005, 11:01 PM	#17
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04-28-2005, 11:46 PM	#18
Bryan68custom Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Denison, Tx. Posts: 189	If you have any boat repair shops in your area check them out,the small ones that have been around a while are your best bet. Ask for a valve cover for a 216 mercruiser. It is finned aluminum but painted black. I stripped mine and put POR-15 chevy orange on it. I gave 30.00 bucks for the last one I got. Bryan __________________ 2004 Extended cab LS silverado 2001 Buick Lesabre 1968 Chevy Custom 10 LWB Anniversery model 2008 crew cab lt (rolling on dubs) "The nice part about living in a small town is when you don't know what you're doing, someone else always does" Last edited by Bryan68custom; 04-28-2005 at 11:47 PM.



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04-29-2005, 12:26 AM	#19
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	Good suggestion, Bryan. I'll hafta check that out - exact same fit? This is the kind of info I was looking to score. Bonus! __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

04-29-2005, 01:19 AM	#20
Bryan68custom Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Denison, Tx. Posts: 189	Yes it will fit the only modification you may have to make is drill a hole for pcv the older ones didnt have them. Bryan __________________ 2004 Extended cab LS silverado 2001 Buick Lesabre 1968 Chevy Custom 10 LWB Anniversery model 2008 crew cab lt (rolling on dubs) "The nice part about living in a small town is when you don't know what you're doing, someone else always does"

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