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Old 02-23-2008, 06:20 AM   #1
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changed valve covers

This last weekend i changed out my valve covers for some crome ones.well before i removed the covers i was ready to do some cleaning of the heads b/c it got 130000 on the original motor and there was going to be some gunk but to my supprise the heads only had a thin coating of oil.
this is before

this is after

I WISH
this is what it looks like
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Old 02-23-2008, 06:39 AM   #2
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I hope you didn't put that blower on a motor with 130000 miles on it. Blowers don't like used engines.
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Old 02-23-2008, 09:36 AM   #3
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I hope you didn't put that blower on a motor with 130000 miles on it. Blowers don't like used engines.
I thought blowers wanted lower compression.

I think that blower truck must have an under floor m/c.
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Old 02-23-2008, 06:28 PM   #4
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Re: changed valve covers

[QUOTE=special-K;2591607]I thought blowers wanted lower compression.
With a blower you start with low compression and as you add boost you increase compression. A older motor cannot usually stand up to the added compression. My boat 9.5 to 1 compression before boost and 320 HP With 7 PSI of boost its over 500 HP. You put a blower on an older engine you better make sure it has a healthy lower end and good pistons.
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Old 02-23-2008, 06:51 AM   #5
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Re: changed valve covers

Ah, why not.....live a little......
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Old 02-23-2008, 09:29 AM   #6
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The engine bay with the blower motor is missing its master cylinder. Whats up with that?
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Old 02-23-2008, 09:35 AM   #7
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The engine bay with the blower motor is missing its master cylinder. Whats up with that?
don't need brakes just throw it in reverseLooking at the radiator I'd say it's a older vehicle and the master cylinder is under the floor
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Old 02-23-2008, 11:57 AM   #8
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I'd say it's a older vehicle and the master cylinder is under the floor
Yep, just noticed the battery up on the firewall. Wasnt paying attention...
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Old 02-23-2008, 09:37 AM   #9
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Re: changed valve covers

the blower motor was in a 55 chevy pickup.idk if i have a outside pic of it i will look.
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Old 02-23-2008, 09:37 AM   #10
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The engine bay with the blower motor is missing its master cylinder. Whats up with that?
located under the cab, mounted to the frame. I betcha......
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Old 02-23-2008, 09:40 AM   #11
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Re: changed valve covers

actually blowers like old motors best. had a guy back home blow up two new motors w/ a blower. put a beater a$$ 305 in the truck and it ran HARD and he sold the blower with it still running fine. lol
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Old 02-23-2008, 12:04 PM   #12
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yeah the one with a blower is a 50s model truck. MC is under the cab..cool. !!
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