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67ctener · 02-18-2013, 10:42 PM

I just ordered billet specialties for my bb and to me it looks like I have two left side valve covers. Or maybe this is how there supposed to be. When you rotate the script as if they were on the heads the passenger side valve cover is sloped towards the accessories and not the firewall. The driver side is more vertical. If this is normal it may drive me nuts.
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67ctener · 02-18-2013, 10:43 PM

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67ctener · 02-18-2013, 10:50 PM

Maybe my stock covers do this but my motor is at the machine shop so idk
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geezer#99 · 02-18-2013, 11:13 PM

The one with more slope is for the drivers side to clear the booster.

67ctener · 02-18-2013, 11:15 PM

There identical covers though
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buckskins4ever · 02-19-2013, 12:04 AM

I would call Billet Specialties and ask them for sure, but the slope should be on the rear of the engine for both valve covers. dont let them BS you, because they dont like to take stuff back and can tell you for sure that they will ask for BOTH valve covers back to send correct ones.

67ctener · 02-19-2013, 12:46 AM

Yeah for sure. Called summit and the lady had no idea what I was talking about. Guess I have to wait till morning to call billet specialties. On a side note very disappointed in the polish on these fine scratches in the aluminum and compound where it indents for bolts. They can be cleaned up but for 200 dollar I'd expect a little more
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**jocko** · 02-19-2013, 01:17 AM

then just return them for that reason (scratches) and call it a day. You're correct, you shouldn't have to deal with that. Unless you really REALLY want em, I'd punt. Still sucks and it's a pain in the butt - but the scratches alone are cause for return - and if you don't want them, the other questions don't matter at this point, send em back.

SS Tim · 02-19-2013, 05:42 AM

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midniteblues · 02-19-2013, 07:50 AM

the slopes are correct most sbc/bbc have a differnt offset on each side you wont notice it after they are installed
they are sweet vc's but that sux about the scratches.
you might wanna get some kinda aluminum sealer/wax too keep them looking sharp

I have the cheap chrome set like those. I've been pondering painting or pc'ing them up too resemeble the sbc script covers

Hellbent · 02-19-2013, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by jocko

then just return them for that reason (scratches) and call it a day. You're correct, you shouldn't have to deal with that. Unless you really really want em, i'd punt. Still sucks and it's a pain in the butt - but the scratches alone are cause for return - and if you don't want them, the other questions don't matter at this point, send em back.

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67ctener · 02-19-2013, 11:05 AM

A little fine cut compound will clean them up, less stress then trying to deal with shipping them back. Some late night searching and I found what I have is right, they do offset either side. Is what it is I'm sure they will look good installed and hopefully won't jump out at you. Thanks for the help guys
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02-18-2013, 10:42 PM	#1
67ctener Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Arlington Washington Posts: 1,808	Are these right?? I just ordered billet specialties for my bb and to me it looks like I have two left side valve covers. Or maybe this is how there supposed to be. When you rotate the script as if they were on the heads the passenger side valve cover is sloped towards the accessories and not the firewall. The driver side is more vertical. If this is normal it may drive me nuts. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ Scott 67 c10 sold 89 c1500 90 k2500 91 s10 #chevyonly

02-18-2013, 10:43 PM	#2
67ctener Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Arlington Washington Posts: 1,808	Re: Are these right?? Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ Scott 67 c10 sold 89 c1500 90 k2500 91 s10 #chevyonly

02-18-2013, 10:50 PM	#3
67ctener Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Arlington Washington Posts: 1,808	Re: Are these right?? Maybe my stock covers do this but my motor is at the machine shop so idk Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Scott 67 c10 sold 89 c1500 90 k2500 91 s10 #chevyonly

02-18-2013, 11:13 PM	#4
geezer#99 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bowser Posts: 13,546	Re: Are these right?? The one with more slope is for the drivers side to clear the booster.

02-18-2013, 11:15 PM	#5
67ctener Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Arlington Washington Posts: 1,808	Re: Are these right?? There identical covers though Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Scott 67 c10 sold 89 c1500 90 k2500 91 s10 #chevyonly

02-19-2013, 12:04 AM	#6
buckskins4ever Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Altoona Iowa Posts: 481	Re: Are these right?? I would call Billet Specialties and ask them for sure, but the slope should be on the rear of the engine for both valve covers. dont let them BS you, because they dont like to take stuff back and can tell you for sure that they will ask for BOTH valve covers back to send correct ones.

02-19-2013, 12:46 AM	#7
67ctener Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Arlington Washington Posts: 1,808	Re: Are these right?? Yeah for sure. Called summit and the lady had no idea what I was talking about. Guess I have to wait till morning to call billet specialties. On a side note very disappointed in the polish on these fine scratches in the aluminum and compound where it indents for bolts. They can be cleaned up but for 200 dollar I'd expect a little more Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Scott 67 c10 sold 89 c1500 90 k2500 91 s10 #chevyonly

02-19-2013, 01:17 AM	#8
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,954	Re: Are these right?? then just return them for that reason (scratches) and call it a day. You're correct, you shouldn't have to deal with that. Unless you really REALLY want em, I'd punt. Still sucks and it's a pain in the butt - but the scratches alone are cause for return - and if you don't want them, the other questions don't matter at this point, send em back.

02-19-2013, 05:42 AM	#9
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02-19-2013, 07:50 AM	#10
midniteblues Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: strausstown pa Posts: 3,394	Re: Are these right?? the slopes are correct most sbc/bbc have a differnt offset on each side you wont notice it after they are installed they are sweet vc's but that sux about the scratches. you might wanna get some kinda aluminum sealer/wax too keep them looking sharp I have the cheap chrome set like those. I've been pondering painting or pc'ing them up too resemeble the sbc script covers __________________ 81 camaro 355 4/spd 342 posi my first love. 67 swb step 454/4spd ott 373 posi 4/7 drop. 2000 s10 zr2 little blue truck that never gets stuck. '74 heald super bronc vt8. tecumseh powered moon rover.

02-19-2013, 11:05 AM	#12
67ctener Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Arlington Washington Posts: 1,808	Re: Are these right?? A little fine cut compound will clean them up, less stress then trying to deal with shipping them back. Some late night searching and I found what I have is right, they do offset either side. Is what it is I'm sure they will look good installed and hopefully won't jump out at you. Thanks for the help guys Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Scott 67 c10 sold 89 c1500 90 k2500 91 s10 #chevyonly



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