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Old 11-11-2010, 08:32 PM   #26
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Re: Valve covers & refreshing engine area;searching for pics and suggestions

i went with a combo of shiny and some elbow grease and rattle can on some m/t valve covers i had laying around. i think it ended up as a good combo. just an idea for yah
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Old 11-12-2010, 10:47 AM   #27
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Re: Valve covers & refreshing engine area;searching for pics and suggestions

Just finished up with mine last night. Blasted and painted everything we took off. Nothing shiny but the carb.

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Old 11-13-2010, 12:15 AM   #28
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Re: Valve covers & refreshing engine area;searching for pics and suggestions

owned this one maybe two months now
the engine block sounds the same #,not stock for the truck
it's cleaner now
used elbow grease since to pull the block,replace flywheel
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Old 11-13-2010, 12:41 AM   #29
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little shinny
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Old 11-13-2010, 01:01 AM   #30
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Re: Valve covers & refreshing engine area;searching for pics and suggestions

I'm a firm believer in the spray can rebuild, as long as it is running well. Here is what I'm doing to mine...
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Old 02-10-2011, 12:01 AM   #31
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Re: Valve covers & refreshing engine area;searching for pics and suggestions

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owned this one maybe two months now
the engine block sounds the same #,not stock for the truck
it's cleaner now
used elbow grease since to pull the block,replace flywheel
Anymore pics of your engine??? I'd like to see how the hoses around the engine are connected...mine came with no heater and ac. So, those hoses are not a concern for me.
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Old 02-10-2011, 12:32 AM   #32
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Re: Valve covers & refreshing engine area;searching for pics and suggestions

duno if i'm gona help got heat but no AC but ok
and a holley carb,eddy intake
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Old 02-10-2011, 01:08 AM   #33
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duno if i'm gona help got heat but no AC but ok
and a holley carb,eddy intake
LOL...was hoping you have Edelbrock carb.
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Old 02-10-2011, 04:09 AM   #34
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here is mine
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Old 02-10-2011, 07:56 AM   #35
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check back in about a month....lol
Holleys not doin it for me
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Old 02-10-2011, 02:16 PM   #36
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little shiny with alot of function.
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