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05-15-2024, 11:57 AM
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Valve cover clearance
I am about ready to put the cab back on to my chassis. Anyone know if I will have a problem with clearance with these tall valve covers and the firewall? 66 with a sbc
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05-15-2024, 04:20 PM
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Re: Valve cover clearance
My 62 has no problem with clearance with tall valve covers on my small block.
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05-15-2024, 04:48 PM
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Re: Valve cover clearance
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05-15-2024, 09:14 PM
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Re: Valve cover clearance
Gonna be tight
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05-16-2024, 06:36 AM
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Re: Valve cover clearance
I could not use tall valve covers on my 1963 Chevrolet C10. The passenger side hit the firewall. One factor could be that I have AFR Aluminum heads which have a 3/4" deck and are taller then a stock cylinder head. I would pull the covers for the cab install.
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05-16-2024, 12:37 PM
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Re: Valve cover clearance
Stock V8 motor mounts? HEI?
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05-16-2024, 12:47 PM
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05-16-2024, 12:49 PM
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Re: Valve cover clearance
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05-16-2024, 03:54 PM
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Re: Valve cover clearance
Not that this makes a difference for your particular installation, but on my LS install, I made sure I could actually pull the heads off without having to pull the motor. I'd do the same in your case - just make sure it is actually "serviceable."
Do you have a build thread on here? I'd love to see it.
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05-21-2024, 12:08 PM
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Re: Valve cover clearance
Good idea. Once I have the cab in place I will make sure I have enough clearance to pull it apart. I do have a build thread but am embarrassed about it. I started this build years ago and than let it sit. Now I have retired and am determined to get the truck completed.
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