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Longhorn Man · 07-14-2011, 07:56 PM

now, it's been a long time since I run a small block, and I am looking at swapping one in soon. I seem to remember that with the short waterr pump, having a problem with alternator to valve cover clearance. I *think* I remember having to dimple a corner on my Edelbrock signiture series covers.
I've always loved the look of the fabricated aluminum covers like this;

Never had a clue they could be had so cheap. I'm looking at them not only as "pretty eye candy", but function also. Aluminum rails are less likely to leak, and that is one thing I am sick of, is oil drooling out from my engines and marking the street where I park.
Can anyone tell me if I am able to run these on a small block with the short water pump and stock truck brackets?

CG · 07-14-2011, 08:41 PM

Marking this down on my calendar ... July 14th 2011, Longhorn Man has a question instead of an answer. Is this a sign that the end is near? =)

Bus Ted Knuckle · 07-14-2011, 08:43 PM

Andy, the original brackets with the short water pump put the alternator quite a ways out from the valve cover. I think you will be fine.

VA72C10 · 07-14-2011, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by CG

Marking this down on my calendar ... July 14th 2011, Longhorn Man has a question instead of an answer. Is this a sign that the end is near? =)

Hubscrub · 07-14-2011, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by CG

Marking this down on my calendar ... July 14th 2011, Longhorn Man has a question instead of an answer. Is this a sign that the end is near? =)

i was thinking something similar........

**LockDoc** · 07-14-2011, 10:16 PM

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I just went out and looked at my '70 stocker with the 350 and I have about an inch of clearance between the alt. and the valve cover.

LockDoc

**screaminchevypickup** · 07-14-2011, 10:31 PM

I had the same covers on one of my trucks with no problem
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Longhorn Man · 07-14-2011, 10:39 PM

hmmm, i wonder if maybe I had a too short a belt, or possibly an upper arm off of something else.
Either way... sweeeeet. Now I have to figure how many meals I'll have to skip to get these... I could stand to drop a few pounds anyways.
As for CG's and the others... LMAO!

I've asked a lot... just not so much the last few years. I'm sure there'll be a few more as I step back into the small block world.

gcburdic · 07-14-2011, 10:45 PM

Andy...I thought I read here somewhere we need the short covers, not the talls....and HECK for $66....I'd buy them too

...that's a heck of a deal....http://www.kmjent.com/cart/product.p...7951774&page=2

VA72C10 · 07-14-2011, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

hmmm, i wonder if maybe I had a too short a belt, or possibly an upper arm off of something else.
Either way... sweeeeet. Now I have to figure how many meals I'll have to skip to get these... I could stand to drop a few pounds anyways.
As for CG's and the others... LMAO!

I've asked a lot... just not so much the last few years. I'm sure there'll be a few more as I step back into the small block world.

Maybe just cut your Dew intake in half for a few days.....that should pay for them

**screaminchevypickup** · 07-14-2011, 11:42 PM

I had the tall covers on mine
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68Stepbed · 07-15-2011, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

Maybe just cut your Dew intake in half for a few days.....that should pay for them

Oh, now you've crossed the line.

rsavage · 07-15-2011, 08:34 AM

I have a set of vintage M/T tall aluminum valve covers and they will not fit due to alternator interference. The M/T covers have squared off edges whereas the covers you have pictured have edges that are beveled, so perhaps, if they are higher than stock, they will still work.

07-14-2011, 07:56 PM	#1
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Fabricated Aluminum Valve Covers... now, it's been a long time since I run a small block, and I am looking at swapping one in soon. I seem to remember that with the short waterr pump, having a problem with alternator to valve cover clearance. I think I remember having to dimple a corner on my Edelbrock signiture series covers. I've always loved the look of the fabricated aluminum covers like this; Never had a clue they could be had so cheap. I'm looking at them not only as "pretty eye candy", but function also. Aluminum rails are less likely to leak, and that is one thing I am sick of, is oil drooling out from my engines and marking the street where I park. Can anyone tell me if I am able to run these on a small block with the short water pump and stock truck brackets?

07-14-2011, 08:41 PM	#2
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,899	Re: Fabricated Aluminum Valve Covers... Marking this down on my calendar ... July 14th 2011, Longhorn Man has a question instead of an answer. Is this a sign that the end is near? =) __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

07-14-2011, 08:43 PM	#3
Bus Ted Knuckle Son of a gun Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hot Springs, Arkansas Posts: 1,636	Re: Fabricated Aluminum Valve Covers... Andy, the original brackets with the short water pump put the alternator quite a ways out from the valve cover. I think you will be fine. __________________ Bill BEATERS ARE NEATER

07-14-2011, 10:16 PM	#6
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,546	Re: Fabricated Aluminum Valve Covers... - I just went out and looked at my '70 stocker with the 350 and I have about an inch of clearance between the alt. and the valve cover. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

07-14-2011, 10:31 PM	#7
screaminchevypickup Laid Back Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: mcloud ok Posts: 2,658	Re: Fabricated Aluminum Valve Covers... I had the same covers on one of my trucks with no problem Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 72 chevy swb Direct dealers for.. Vintage Air, Porterbuilt, Billet Specialties,Budnik wheels ,eddie motorsports, raceline wheels, intro wheels, Dakota Digital, precision, unisteer, Trimparts, and many many more... Laid Back Recreations.. Full restoration shop and full paint and body.. Kyle http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=574629

07-14-2011, 10:39 PM	#8
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Fabricated Aluminum Valve Covers... hmmm, i wonder if maybe I had a too short a belt, or possibly an upper arm off of something else. Either way... sweeeeet. Now I have to figure how many meals I'll have to skip to get these... I could stand to drop a few pounds anyways. As for CG's and the others... LMAO! I've asked a lot... just not so much the last few years. I'm sure there'll be a few more as I step back into the small block world.

07-14-2011, 10:45 PM	#9
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: Fabricated Aluminum Valve Covers... Andy...I thought I read here somewhere we need the short covers, not the talls....and HECK for $66....I'd buy them too...that's a heck of a deal....http://www.kmjent.com/cart/product.p...7951774&page=2 __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

07-14-2011, 11:42 PM	#11
screaminchevypickup Laid Back Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: mcloud ok Posts: 2,658	Re: Fabricated Aluminum Valve Covers... I had the tall covers on mine Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 72 chevy swb Direct dealers for.. Vintage Air, Porterbuilt, Billet Specialties,Budnik wheels ,eddie motorsports, raceline wheels, intro wheels, Dakota Digital, precision, unisteer, Trimparts, and many many more... Laid Back Recreations.. Full restoration shop and full paint and body.. Kyle http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=574629

07-15-2011, 08:34 AM	#13
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Re: Fabricated Aluminum Valve Covers... I have a set of vintage M/T tall aluminum valve covers and they will not fit due to alternator interference. The M/T covers have squared off edges whereas the covers you have pictured have edges that are beveled, so perhaps, if they are higher than stock, they will still work. __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7



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