Tall Valve Covers Won't Fit!! What R my options???? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jkade · 01-25-2007, 09:06 PM

Can you buy a smaller booster? I bought a serpentine system that has a pump for hydraboost off a 91 3500. What is the easiest hydraboost to bolt in? Will I have to change my steering box? Thanks in advance.

67chevemall · 01-25-2007, 09:14 PM

where is it hitting?

jkade · 01-25-2007, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by 67chevemall

where is it hitting?

Bottom side of booster

ratrod67 · 01-25-2007, 09:35 PM

SBC or BBC?

jkade · 01-25-2007, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by ratrod67

SBC or BBC?

BBC

Sport/Truck · 01-25-2007, 09:38 PM

I would guess BB.
Well you beat me to it by one minute! ^

jkade · 01-25-2007, 09:38 PM

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I didn't have the valve covers when I took this pic

Sport/Truck · 01-25-2007, 09:41 PM

I think they should fit once you get them on, but don’t know for sure. Can you loosen the booster and set a cover on for a test fit?

jkade · 01-25-2007, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Sport/Truck

I think they should fit once you get them on, but don’t know for sure. Can you loosen the booster and set a cover on for a test fit?

I could probably take the booster a loose and get them on but I hate to have to do that when I need to adjust the valves.

*rage'nrat638* · 01-25-2007, 09:48 PM

you could change to a 3/4 ton bendix dual diaphragm booster.. you would need the shorter brackets and the booster..smaller in dia.

jkade · 01-25-2007, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by rage'nrat638

you could change to a 3/4 ton bendix dual diaphragm booster.. you would need the shorter brackets and the booster..smaller in dia.

What year would I need? Where would I get the brackets?
Thanks

cstm68 · 01-25-2007, 09:54 PM

thry a set of brotix valve covers out of summit

ratrod67 · 01-25-2007, 09:55 PM

Got a pic of the valve covers your using?

Sport/Truck · 01-25-2007, 09:55 PM

I’m not picturing it being that tight of a fit I guess. Can you just loosten the bolts and move it over a little?

67chevemall · 01-25-2007, 09:58 PM

grinder if its close

jkade · 01-25-2007, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by ratrod67

Got a pic of the valve covers your using?

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*rage'nrat638* · 01-25-2007, 10:02 PM

i just went out and measured 8 1/2" dia

rear brackets are 3 3/4 long.

total length 9 3/4"

heres the link
http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductD...pe=250&ptset=A

i just bought the one i have from frank pickmup to install the correct one on my 69 3/4 ton..the one on my truck is like yours 11 1/2' dia.

jkade · 01-25-2007, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rage'nrat638

i just went out and measured 8 1/2" dia

rear brackets are 3 3/4 long.

total length 9 3/4"

heres the link
http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductD...pe=250&ptset=A

i just bought the one i have from frank pickmup to install the correct one on my 69 3/4 ton..the one on my truck is like yours 11 1/2' dia.

Reckon who might have a bracket??

ratrod67 · 01-25-2007, 10:12 PM

Have you tried another valve cover? I had a set of Moroso fabricated covers that were "Square" on top like yours and they hit my booster. I switched to another cover that was more "Rounded" on top and they cleared fine. Just a thought.

*rage'nrat638* · 01-25-2007, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jkade

Reckon who might have a bracket??

as stated i just bought this set up from FRANK PICKMUP he's site vendor here,,just mention my name and he will know what your looking for. shoot him a p.m. your pal mark

jkade · 01-25-2007, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ratrod67

Have you tried another valve cover? I had a set of Moroso fabricated covers that were "Square" on top like yours and they hit my booster. I switched to another cover that was more "Rounded" on top and they cleared fine. Just a thought.

Those are the only ones I have. I will have to make them work.

Sport/Truck · 01-25-2007, 10:16 PM

Rage’nR- Aren’t the booster brackets universal with that style of booster?

jkade · 01-25-2007, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rage'nrat638

as stated i just bought this set up from FRANK PICKMUP he's site vendor here,,just mention my name and he will know what your looking for. shoot him a p.m. your pal mark

Thanks a Mill

*rage'nrat638* · 01-25-2007, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Sport/Truck

Rage’nR- Aren’t the booster brackets universal with that style of booster?

no the brackets are NOT!!! I JUST P.M. FRANK about this tread,,he should be chiming in soon...

*rage'nrat638* · 01-25-2007, 10:31 PM

ttt

01-25-2007, 09:06 PM	#1
jkade Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: AL Posts: 2,519	Tall Valve Covers Won't Fit!! What R my options???? Can you buy a smaller booster? I bought a serpentine system that has a pump for hydraboost off a 91 3500. What is the easiest hydraboost to bolt in? Will I have to change my steering box? Thanks in advance.

01-25-2007, 09:14 PM	#2
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	Re: Tall Valve Covers Won't Fit!! What R my options???? where is it hitting?

01-25-2007, 09:35 PM	#4
ratrod67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 2,270	Re: Tall Valve Covers Won't Fit!! What R my options???? SBC or BBC?

01-25-2007, 09:38 PM	#6
Sport/Truck Sierra Grande Club Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New Mexico USA Posts: 2,433	Re: Tall Valve Covers Won't Fit!! What R my options???? I would guess BB. Well you beat me to it by one minute! ^ __________________ 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; 01-25-2007 at 09:39 PM.

01-25-2007, 09:38 PM	#7
jkade Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: AL Posts: 2,519	Re: Tall Valve Covers Won't Fit!! What R my options???? I didn't have the valve covers when I took this pic

01-25-2007, 09:41 PM	#8
Sport/Truck Sierra Grande Club Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New Mexico USA Posts: 2,433	Re: Tall Valve Covers Won't Fit!! What R my options???? I think they should fit once you get them on, but don’t know for sure. Can you loosen the booster and set a cover on for a test fit? __________________ 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; 01-25-2007 at 09:41 PM.

01-25-2007, 09:48 PM	#10
rage'nrat638 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: THE FALL GUY CHICAGO IL Posts: 5,883	Re: Tall Valve Covers Won't Fit!! What R my options???? you could change to a 3/4 ton bendix dual diaphragm booster.. you would need the shorter brackets and the booster..smaller in dia. Last edited by rage'nrat638; 07-12-2007 at 06:58 AM.

01-25-2007, 09:54 PM	#12
cstm68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: shoreline, wa Posts: 1,565	Re: Tall Valve Covers Won't Fit!! What R my options???? thry a set of brotix valve covers out of summit

01-25-2007, 09:55 PM	#13
ratrod67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 2,270	Re: Tall Valve Covers Won't Fit!! What R my options???? Got a pic of the valve covers your using?

01-25-2007, 09:58 PM	#15
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	Re: Tall Valve Covers Won't Fit!! What R my options???? grinder if its close __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 307 3ott fleetside 1967 Chevy C/10 V8, 3spd, fleetside lwb.Sold 1967 Chev C/10 step, 383, M21. SOLD

01-25-2007, 10:02 PM	#17
rage'nrat638 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: THE FALL GUY CHICAGO IL Posts: 5,883	Re: Tall Valve Covers Won't Fit!! What R my options???? i just went out and measured 8 1/2" dia rear brackets are 3 3/4 long. total length 9 3/4" heres the link http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductD...pe=250&ptset=A i just bought the one i have from frank pickmup to install the correct one on my 69 3/4 ton..the one on my truck is like yours 11 1/2' dia. Last edited by rage'nrat638; 07-12-2007 at 06:58 AM.

01-25-2007, 10:12 PM	#19
ratrod67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 2,270	Re: Tall Valve Covers Won't Fit!! What R my options???? Have you tried another valve cover? I had a set of Moroso fabricated covers that were "Square" on top like yours and they hit my booster. I switched to another cover that was more "Rounded" on top and they cleared fine. Just a thought.

01-25-2007, 10:16 PM	#22
Sport/Truck Sierra Grande Club Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New Mexico USA Posts: 2,433	Re: Tall Valve Covers Won't Fit!! What R my options???? Rage’nR- Aren’t the booster brackets universal with that style of booster? __________________ 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.

01-25-2007, 10:31 PM	#25
rage'nrat638 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: THE FALL GUY CHICAGO IL Posts: 5,883	Re: Tall Valve Covers Won't Fit!! What R my options???? ttt

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