Will Tall Valve covers fit on a stock 72 BB - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

So.Cal.Super · 03-26-2009, 03:02 PM

In case anyones wondering i have a few threads going as I am researching parts (thanks to the board and its members) for some repairs / upgrades I am doing.

My question is will tall valve covers fit on my stock 72's Big Block? or will the brake booster or firewall be in the way. I was wondering if anyone has tried this.

Thanks.

**leddzepp** · 03-26-2009, 03:05 PM

I just looked at mine, and it looks like plenty of clearance as far as the booster/firewall is concerned. If you have factory A/C, on the passenger side, the bracket looks like it would hit tall valve covers.

So.Cal.Super · 03-26-2009, 03:18 PM

your right, The truck is at a friends right now so I haven't looked at it in a week. I found a pic I posted of mine on another post and there it is. now I know to stay stock height.

thanks.

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 03-26-2009, 04:51 PM

I have these on my 70 with PB and they scrape a little going on but once on your good to go

So.Cal.Super · 03-26-2009, 09:32 PM

Nice, Yeah looks like the A/C bracket is going to keep me from Talls.

longhorn70gmc · 03-27-2009, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by So.Cal.Super

Nice, Yeah looks like the A/C bracket is going to keep me from Talls.

Yes it will. I Bought my Longhorn with Moroso Talls installed. The prior owner had tossed the bracket out. I changed the covers out for originals and It took 7 years to finally find a bracket that someone would part with seperately here on the board. The valve covers are pretty and shinny, so I hung them on my garage wall until some needs them again. Good luck on your truck.

**Captainfab** · 05-12-2009, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by 1970 CST Short Wide

I have these on my 70 with PB and they scrape a little going on but once on your good to go

I'm curious, which mounts did you use?

03-26-2009, 03:02 PM	#1
So.Cal.Super It'll Buff Out! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 603	Will Tall Valve covers fit on a stock 72 BB In case anyones wondering i have a few threads going as I am researching parts (thanks to the board and its members) for some repairs / upgrades I am doing. My question is will tall valve covers fit on my stock 72's Big Block? or will the brake booster or firewall be in the way. I was wondering if anyone has tried this. Thanks. __________________ "Instructions are just another mans opinion" Become a Supporting Member http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php Man Card Rules http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=634550 72 Chevy Cheyenne Super 400 LWB

03-26-2009, 03:05 PM	#2
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,005	Re: Will Tall Valve covers fit on a stock 72 BB I just looked at mine, and it looks like plenty of clearance as far as the booster/firewall is concerned. If you have factory A/C, on the passenger side, the bracket looks like it would hit tall valve covers.

03-26-2009, 03:18 PM	#3
So.Cal.Super It'll Buff Out! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 603	Re: Will Tall Valve covers fit on a stock 72 BB your right, The truck is at a friends right now so I haven't looked at it in a week. I found a pic I posted of mine on another post and there it is. now I know to stay stock height. thanks. Attached Images __________________ "Instructions are just another mans opinion" Become a Supporting Member http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php Man Card Rules http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=634550 72 Chevy Cheyenne Super 400 LWB

03-26-2009, 04:51 PM	#4
1970 CST Short Wide Senior Moment Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pittsburg Ca Posts: 4,139	Re: Will Tall Valve covers fit on a stock 72 BB I have these on my 70 with PB and they scrape a little going on but once on your good to go Attached Images __________________ 1970 CST LS 1 6 speed Ford 9 inch Detroit Tru Track, Dakota Didgital, Vintage Air, QA1 Coil Overs Front & Rear Lots of FUN 2013 GMC PU, Oldest Son 71 GMC LWB. QA1 Suspension, Angry SB. Youngest Son 2019 GMC Diesil Dually. Youngest Son 2017 Toyota SUV Daughters car 2018 Traverse , Wife’s Ride Pittsburg Ca 94565 Last edited by 1970 CST Short Wide; 03-26-2009 at 04:52 PM.

03-26-2009, 09:32 PM	#5
So.Cal.Super It'll Buff Out! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 603	Re: Will Tall Valve covers fit on a stock 72 BB Nice, Yeah looks like the A/C bracket is going to keep me from Talls. __________________ "Instructions are just another mans opinion" Become a Supporting Member http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php Man Card Rules http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=634550 72 Chevy Cheyenne Super 400 LWB



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