Big block tall valve covers on our trucks? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

frost89434 · 11-22-2003, 03:00 PM

Has anybody been able to put tall valve covers on our trucks?

If so pics would be great. Thanks jim

miket · 11-22-2003, 03:36 PM

I second that request....I see where there might be intereference with the alternator and brake booster.

Cat Fuzz · 11-22-2003, 03:41 PM

I have only slightly taller aluminum valve covers on my truck, and I have to remove the D. side one in order to remove the alternator belt. I have a digi-cam if you want a pic. I don't have power brakes though.

frost89434 · 11-22-2003, 04:41 PM

A pic would be great.

My e-mail is kenw777392@iwon.com
Thanks jim

guitarornothin · 11-22-2003, 09:44 PM

Im building a 468 for my truck and i want to go to tall valve covers(for the Roller rocker arms). i have a brake booster and didnt even think that it woiuld interfere with using tall valve covers.

Please send me the pic too
Ryan_foust@hotmail.com

Cat Fuzz · 11-22-2003, 11:28 PM

Oh, wait. I didn't see the big block part of your post. Mine is a small block 327.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 11-22-2003, 11:31 PM

How about the heater box That is pretty damn close on my 454 with short valve cover's.

Jeff M. · 11-23-2003, 12:23 AM

I've got the M/T's alum. on mine. Fit fine. That's with factory a/c and power brakes. I'm able to remove them in the truck. Driver's side takes a little creative jimmying but I have removed it a few times to adjust the valves.

frost89434 · 11-23-2003, 12:45 AM

Jeff M.> could I possibly get some pics?

72 CustomCamper · 11-23-2003, 01:47 AM

I've got the tall GM covers on mine. tight but everything clears...

Chuck

mikep684x4 · 11-23-2003, 01:58 AM

I just dropped my 454 out of my boat in my 71 long bed.The stud girdels make it hard to get the covers off but I can do it. Its also a non-ac cab so there's more room. My 68 is AC and the 454 hit on the pass side so I had to glass a "cubby" in the condenser cover to accomidate the taller covers. I'll try to send some pics. I've been trying to post pics for a year now and still to dumb to get it right.

Jeff M. · 11-23-2003, 02:22 AM

Frost, I'm having no luck with the pics.... Anyway, the pass side even with the big a/c box doesn't have a problem. I'm also running crane roller rockers. Check the web site on my signature and there is one pic of the engine in the truck. Not a very good one but that's my son's site.

*rage'nrat638* · 11-23-2003, 10:50 AM

well i take it the covers arn't fitting into the truck.....man whats next????? always something

in may 85 with the tall block....
converterd to a older chevy under the floor type....
from M.P. BRAKES

to clear.....7" booster w/ the master cly....

*rage'nrat638* · 11-23-2003, 10:52 AM

here's another

frost89434 · 11-23-2003, 02:19 PM

rage'nrat638> Yeah I am having problems. It's not with the brake booster or anything it's with the firewall. The covers hit the firewall before they go on all the way.

But no worries I am a welder fabricator.

I will make it work

JIM

72 CustomCamper · 11-24-2003, 12:56 AM

Mine has about 3 fingers width between the covers and the firewall. It could be because I'm usine the 72 smallblock towers...

Chuck

11-22-2003, 03:00 PM	#1
frost89434 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: sparks, NV Posts: 1,141	Big block tall valve covers on our trucks? Has anybody been able to put tall valve covers on our trucks? If so pics would be great. Thanks jim __________________ 68 short fleet with 71 front clip 2wd jaguar blue 99 chevy ext cab shrtbed z71 loaded 99 chevy swb fleetside(daily driver) Sparks, Nevada

11-22-2003, 03:36 PM	#2
miket Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 1,466	I second that request....I see where there might be intereference with the alternator and brake booster. __________________ FocuzTech Performance Evergreen Protective Coatings Gatorhyde...the best kept secret in spray in bed lining & protection

11-22-2003, 04:41 PM	#4
frost89434 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: sparks, NV Posts: 1,141	A pic would be great. My e-mail is kenw777392@iwon.com Thanks jim __________________ 68 short fleet with 71 front clip 2wd jaguar blue 99 chevy ext cab shrtbed z71 loaded 99 chevy swb fleetside(daily driver) Sparks, Nevada

11-22-2003, 09:44 PM	#5
guitarornothin RUNN over AGAIN!!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Big Spring, Texas Posts: 505	Im building a 468 for my truck and i want to go to tall valve covers(for the Roller rocker arms). i have a brake booster and didnt even think that it woiuld interfere with using tall valve covers. Please send me the pic too Ryan_foust@hotmail.com __________________ 67-72 TRUCKS ROCK 70 SWB shaved and a 72 front clip.and a poly tank. Peep mirrors and a BIG BLOCK 468 in the making. XNXNXNXNXNXNXNXNXNXNX ,/. EMAIL ME HERE!, Dont pm me please ,/.

11-22-2003, 11:31 PM	#7
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	How about the heater box That is pretty damn close on my 454 with short valve cover's. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

11-22-2003, 03:41 PM	#3
Cat Fuzz My son, my joy. Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 463	I have only slightly taller aluminum valve covers on my truck, and I have to remove the D. side one in order to remove the alternator belt. I have a digi-cam if you want a pic. I don't have power brakes though.

11-22-2003, 11:28 PM	#6
Cat Fuzz My son, my joy. Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 463	Oh, wait. I didn't see the big block part of your post. Mine is a small block 327.

11-23-2003, 12:23 AM	#8
Jeff M. Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Pixley, Ca. Posts: 486	I've got the M/T's alum. on mine. Fit fine. That's with factory a/c and power brakes. I'm able to remove them in the truck. Driver's side takes a little creative jimmying but I have removed it a few times to adjust the valves. __________________ 69 C-10 CST Short Fleet, Factory Air, BB427-400 Auto-2400 stall-tilt-cruise-Tach & Vac Gagues, 4/6 drop, power one piece side windows, Eaton posi.

11-23-2003, 12:45 AM	#9
frost89434 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: sparks, NV Posts: 1,141	Jeff M.> could I possibly get some pics? __________________ 68 short fleet with 71 front clip 2wd jaguar blue 99 chevy ext cab shrtbed z71 loaded 99 chevy swb fleetside(daily driver) Sparks, Nevada

11-23-2003, 01:47 AM	#10
72 CustomCamper huh ??? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fredericksburg,Va. Posts: 3,368	I've got the tall GM covers on mine. tight but everything clears... Chuck __________________ 90 Blazer Silverado 350w/ 700R4 and 32" Kelly's "I am a bomb technician. If you see me running try to keep up!"

11-23-2003, 01:58 AM	#11
mikep684x4 Seeker of the big and bad Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: wheatland,Calif,yuba Posts: 105	I just dropped my 454 out of my boat in my 71 long bed.The stud girdels make it hard to get the covers off but I can do it. Its also a non-ac cab so there's more room. My 68 is AC and the 454 hit on the pass side so I had to glass a "cubby" in the condenser cover to accomidate the taller covers. I'll try to send some pics. I've been trying to post pics for a year now and still to dumb to get it right. __________________ 71 3/4 ton 4x4,665hp 454. 67 GMC 1 ton towtruck 68 chevy LB 4x4 64 chevy LB custom 57 Bel-air 2d station wagon

11-23-2003, 02:22 AM	#12
Jeff M. Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Pixley, Ca. Posts: 486	Frost, I'm having no luck with the pics.... Anyway, the pass side even with the big a/c box doesn't have a problem. I'm also running crane roller rockers. Check the web site on my signature and there is one pic of the engine in the truck. Not a very good one but that's my son's site. __________________ 69 C-10 CST Short Fleet, Factory Air, BB427-400 Auto-2400 stall-tilt-cruise-Tach & Vac Gagues, 4/6 drop, power one piece side windows, Eaton posi.

11-23-2003, 10:50 AM	#13
rage'nrat638 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: THE FALL GUY CHICAGO IL Posts: 5,883	well i take it the covers arn't fitting into the truck.....man whats next????? always something in may 85 with the tall block.... converterd to a older chevy under the floor type.... from M.P. BRAKES to clear.....7" booster w/ the master cly.... Last edited by rage'nrat638; 07-12-2007 at 07:08 AM.

11-23-2003, 10:52 AM	#14
rage'nrat638 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: THE FALL GUY CHICAGO IL Posts: 5,883	here's another Last edited by rage'nrat638; 07-12-2007 at 07:08 AM.

11-23-2003, 02:19 PM	#15
frost89434 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: sparks, NV Posts: 1,141	rage'nrat638> Yeah I am having problems. It's not with the brake booster or anything it's with the firewall. The covers hit the firewall before they go on all the way. But no worries I am a welder fabricator. I will make it work JIM __________________ 68 short fleet with 71 front clip 2wd jaguar blue 99 chevy ext cab shrtbed z71 loaded 99 chevy swb fleetside(daily driver) Sparks, Nevada



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11-24-2003, 12:56 AM	#16
72 CustomCamper huh ??? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fredericksburg,Va. Posts: 3,368	Mine has about 3 fingers width between the covers and the firewall. It could be because I'm usine the 72 smallblock towers... Chuck __________________ 90 Blazer Silverado 350w/ 700R4 and 32" Kelly's "I am a bomb technician. If you see me running try to keep up!"

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