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79BIG10 · 12-30-2002, 01:00 AM

I got some new valve covers for Christmas and I have 3 holes in the covers. I have the PCV, and breather to go on the valve covers but I still have the one hole left. What needs to go there? Is there an oil cap that goes there? On the valve covers I have now I have the plain black ones that came on the ZZ4. I'm thinking a oil filler cap but want to make sure. They came with the 2 grommets made for the breather and PCV but nothing on the 3rd hole. Here's what they look like

**swervin ervin** · 12-30-2002, 01:06 AM

Brandon,

your valve covers are what I wish was made for non center bolt heads, three holes. I drilled another hole in one of my Billet Specialities valve covers. I wanted three holes and nobody makes them for regular heads.

Anyway, on mine, I have the two hole cover on the passenger side, with the one hole on the drivers side. The two hole has a breather in the rear hole, and a oil fill cap in the front one. Then the drivers cover (one hole) has the PCV in it.

I'm guessing it came with all three grommets, right? Just get a push in oil fill cap, which has the grommet built in. Don't put the baffle in the hole, but the other two needs baffles.

Also, nice valve covers. I wish they would make some like these to fit my heads. I would have already had them by now if they did.

**swervin ervin** · 12-30-2002, 01:08 AM

Oops, sorry, need to read better. I seen you said it had two grommets. Just buy a push in oil fill cap. Billet Specialities makes some nice ones.

79BIG10 · 12-30-2002, 01:15 AM

Thanks Mike. Actually they only came with 2 grommets. The larger hole didn't come with one. I'm going order these

hopefully soon. I don't like the looms I have now to fit on the new covers. Also I'll have to get a oil filler cap. Thanks for the info.

86SILVERADO · 12-30-2002, 02:01 AM

Hey mike, I am on a quest to find a set of covers with the oil filler hole. I won't rest until I find them.......

**swervin ervin** · 12-30-2002, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by 86SILVERADO
Hey mike, I am on a quest to find a set of covers with the oil filler hole. I won't rest until I find them.......

Good luck. They simply don't make them in aluminum for old style heads. I found a set in some parts magazine, but damn, they were something like $250.00 or some such junk. And on top of that, they didn't look that great.

I have found them with 3 and 4 holes both in chrome steel, even have a set of the 4 holes I just took off.

What I did was buy Billet Specialities plain polished covers and drilled my other hole with a 1.25" hole saw. I had to put some tape behind the grommet to tighten it up a little because the hole needs to be 1.22" really. Works real good though and looks factory. I would have went with a design on them if it hadn't been for needing to drill this hole.

Mike

chauffeur · 12-30-2002, 01:08 PM

[QUOTE]Originally posted by swervin ervin
[B]

What I did was buy Billet Specialities plain polished covers and ....

I just happen to have a brand new set of these looking for a new home. Really nice stuff. Ken

PHOENIX · 12-30-2002, 01:22 PM

chauffeur:
Check your private massages. I may buy them from you

*racedvl* · 12-30-2002, 05:54 PM

79BIG10, who makes those nice looking looms?

86SILVERADO · 12-30-2002, 09:46 PM

A FELLOW RODILANDAH!! NO F'IN WAY! I have been thinking about posting a messsage asking if there was even anyone from freakin new england out there. No offense to you folks down south but us yankees got to stick together.

Ken, I don't think I am interested but if the folks at the parts shop screw up one more order...Thanks for the reply anyway.
You wouldn't by any strange chance have a 3/4 or 1 ton rear that you would want to swap for a 1/2 ton? just though I'd ask.

Norris

79BIG10 · 12-31-2002, 12:18 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by racedvl
79BIG10, who makes those nice looking looms?

I found them here. http://www.made4uproducts.com They also have alot of other looms but these are the best ones I've found to show off the new valve covers. Looks like it will be awhile until I can buy them unless I get some $$$ soon.

**swervin ervin** · 12-31-2002, 01:01 AM

Brandon, what are the part numbers for the whole kit you need for your valve covers? Is the ones in the photo above the ones you are thinking about getting? From what I read, it looks like the price is for one side. Is this right?

Let me know.

79BIG10 · 12-31-2002, 04:26 AM

Mike here's the numbers:
Center Bolt Aluminum Brackets Part # 50-82494 - Suggested Retail $22.15
Vertical Wire Loom Kit (Fits 7-8mm dia. Wire) Part # 50-756-__ - Suggested Retail $34.95 (in blank spot put color code)

The brackets (aluminum) are a package by itself then you buy the color looms. One package of each will do a complete engine.

PHOENIX · 12-31-2002, 12:53 PM

Hey Mike how hard was it to drill a hole in those valve covers you bought (the plain cast aluminum ones from billet specialties)?

I'm up in the air right now about which to buy. I really really like the chevy script ones, but the plains are so much cheaper.

LOHRTBT · 12-31-2002, 01:22 PM

Damn B!! You got them!! Saweeeet!!
U SUCK!! haha

NIce!! I need to ask for them for my birthday. Those and the looms so I can show them off and then sell my covers and looms.

LOHRTBT · 12-31-2002, 01:25 PM

Also,...if you dont mind me asking where did they order from....was it a better price??? I need to tell people how much they are if they are gonna get them here before the 11th!! haha

**swervin ervin** · 12-31-2002, 02:48 PM

Dayum Brandon. That is some high priced looms. But they do look fantastic. What color was you after?

Eddie,

I used a 1-1/4" hole saw. It has to be a good one, to cut the metal. You can't use the cheapos. It don't have to be one specifically for metal though. It wasn't hard at all, pretty easy really. I used my drill press so not to wobble out the hole.

Only thing is the 1.25" hole saw is well, .03" too big. The hole actually needs to be 1.22". What I did was use some electrical tape, cut into 3/8" or so wide strips, and wrap it aound the outside of the grommet, where it goes against the cover. About three wraps of this tightened it up just perfect. I used the Billet Specialities breather, PCV, and oil fill cap.

Mine works real well.

neonlarry · 12-31-2002, 09:43 PM

M/T valve covers have a space to put a breather and a oil fill cap on both sides if you want. You have to knock out the hole, but it actually has a place made for it.

79BIG10 · 01-01-2003, 02:10 AM

Dave- LMAO!!! I sent the link to my mom of the Salle-Chevrolet's site. They're $100.00!!!! Yeah they went down on price from when we first pricing them. They're part number 141-130 here's the link http://www.sallee-chevrolet.com/Prof...ve_covers.html I'm trying to get my wife to spend an early anniversary present on the looms for me

Mike- Yeah they are expensive but I paid $40 on the looms I have now and not even come close the the looks of these new ones. If I can sweet talk the wife I'll try to get them ordered this week and have them on next week. I don't want to install the new valve covers without the new looms since the old ones may scratch them up. One the color I was thinking black but not sure yet. May take a poll on that this week

**swervin ervin** · 01-01-2003, 11:41 AM

Brandon,

doing a quick search for places that sell these things cheaper, I found this one.

http://www.centuryperformance.com/de...d=MFY-50-82494

http://www.centuryperformance.com/de..._ID=MFY-50-756

Also, did you ever look at these?

http://www.centuryperformance.com/de..._ID=MFY-50-356

**swervin ervin** · 01-02-2003, 12:33 AM

Brandon, you here?

79BIG10 · 01-02-2003, 02:34 PM

Sorry Mike been hell at work

Thanks for the heads up!!!! You just have made my day!! Looks like I'll get those like I wanted and have maybe enough for an extra chrome goodie

Also I have seen those others but want to show off the covers as much as possible.

LOHRTBT · 01-02-2003, 02:35 PM

Thanks for the cheaper find Mike!!

**swervin ervin** · 01-02-2003, 05:52 PM

See, I'm good for something besides just being pretty.

LOHRTBT · 01-02-2003, 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by swervin ervin
See, I'm good for something besides just being pretty.

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HAHAHA....HAHA...HA...OH MY.....OHHH.....OH. SIDE HURTING!! LOL

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12-30-2002, 01:00 AM	#1
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,775	Valve Cover Help I got some new valve covers for Christmas and I have 3 holes in the covers. I have the PCV, and breather to go on the valve covers but I still have the one hole left. What needs to go there? Is there an oil cap that goes there? On the valve covers I have now I have the plain black ones that came on the ZZ4. I'm thinking a oil filler cap but want to make sure. They came with the 2 grommets made for the breather and PCV but nothing on the 3rd hole. Here's what they look like __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

12-30-2002, 01:06 AM	#2
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	Brandon, your valve covers are what I wish was made for non center bolt heads, three holes. I drilled another hole in one of my Billet Specialities valve covers. I wanted three holes and nobody makes them for regular heads. Anyway, on mine, I have the two hole cover on the passenger side, with the one hole on the drivers side. The two hole has a breather in the rear hole, and a oil fill cap in the front one. Then the drivers cover (one hole) has the PCV in it. I'm guessing it came with all three grommets, right? Just get a push in oil fill cap, which has the grommet built in. Don't put the baffle in the hole, but the other two needs baffles. Also, nice valve covers. I wish they would make some like these to fit my heads. I would have already had them by now if they did. __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

12-30-2002, 01:08 AM	#3
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	Oops, sorry, need to read better. I seen you said it had two grommets. Just buy a push in oil fill cap. Billet Specialities makes some nice ones. __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

12-30-2002, 01:15 AM	#4
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,775	Thanks Mike. Actually they only came with 2 grommets. The larger hole didn't come with one. I'm going order these hopefully soon. I don't like the looms I have now to fit on the new covers. Also I'll have to get a oil filler cap. Thanks for the info. __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

12-30-2002, 02:01 AM	#5
86SILVERADO Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hills of Western Mass Posts: 626	Hey mike, I am on a quest to find a set of covers with the oil filler hole. I won't rest until I find them....... __________________ 86 Silverado C10 back to 305 power! 67 C30 Dually Dump, with 350 transplant, Rockhauler 05 Duramax 3500 "If at first you don't succeed, try a bigger hammer" Member of the 1-Ton club!

12-30-2002, 01:08 PM	#7
chauffeur Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: New Bedford, MA Posts: 43	[QUOTE]Originally posted by swervin ervin [B] What I did was buy Billet Specialities plain polished covers and .... I just happen to have a brand new set of these looking for a new home. Really nice stuff. Ken

12-30-2002, 01:22 PM	#8
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	chauffeur: Check your private massages. I may buy them from you __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION *

12-30-2002, 05:54 PM	#9
racedvl Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Woodstock, IL Posts: 7,020	79BIG10, who makes those nice looking looms?

12-30-2002, 09:46 PM	#10
86SILVERADO Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hills of Western Mass Posts: 626	A FELLOW RODILANDAH!! NO F'IN WAY! I have been thinking about posting a messsage asking if there was even anyone from freakin new england out there. No offense to you folks down south but us yankees got to stick together. Ken, I don't think I am interested but if the folks at the parts shop screw up one more order...Thanks for the reply anyway. You wouldn't by any strange chance have a 3/4 or 1 ton rear that you would want to swap for a 1/2 ton? just though I'd ask. Norris

12-31-2002, 01:01 AM	#12
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	Brandon, what are the part numbers for the whole kit you need for your valve covers? Is the ones in the photo above the ones you are thinking about getting? From what I read, it looks like the price is for one side. Is this right? Let me know. __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

12-31-2002, 04:26 AM	#13
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,775	Mike here's the numbers: Center Bolt Aluminum Brackets Part # 50-82494 - Suggested Retail $22.15 Vertical Wire Loom Kit (Fits 7-8mm dia. Wire) Part # 50-756-__ - Suggested Retail $34.95 (in blank spot put color code) The brackets (aluminum) are a package by itself then you buy the color looms. One package of each will do a complete engine. __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

12-31-2002, 12:53 PM	#14
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	Hey Mike how hard was it to drill a hole in those valve covers you bought (the plain cast aluminum ones from billet specialties)? I'm up in the air right now about which to buy. I really really like the chevy script ones, but the plains are so much cheaper. __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION *

12-31-2002, 01:22 PM	#15
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	Damn B!! You got them!! Saweeeet!! U SUCK!! haha NIce!! I need to ask for them for my birthday. Those and the looms so I can show them off and then sell my covers and looms. __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

12-31-2002, 01:25 PM	#16
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	Also,...if you dont mind me asking where did they order from....was it a better price??? I need to tell people how much they are if they are gonna get them here before the 11th!! haha __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

12-31-2002, 02:48 PM	#17
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	Dayum Brandon. That is some high priced looms. But they do look fantastic. What color was you after? Eddie, I used a 1-1/4" hole saw. It has to be a good one, to cut the metal. You can't use the cheapos. It don't have to be one specifically for metal though. It wasn't hard at all, pretty easy really. I used my drill press so not to wobble out the hole. Only thing is the 1.25" hole saw is well, .03" too big. The hole actually needs to be 1.22". What I did was use some electrical tape, cut into 3/8" or so wide strips, and wrap it aound the outside of the grommet, where it goes against the cover. About three wraps of this tightened it up just perfect. I used the Billet Specialities breather, PCV, and oil fill cap. Mine works real well.



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12-31-2002, 09:43 PM	#18
neonlarry Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,746	M/T valve covers have a space to put a breather and a oil fill cap on both sides if you want. You have to knock out the hole, but it actually has a place made for it. __________________ 70 C/10 Light Red 350/TH350, HEI, Duals w/40 series Flows, 91 seat, LED taillights 99 Pontiac S/C GTP, SLP Ram Air hood, GMPP Konis & springs 95 Neon ACR, MP PCM, AFX UDP, 3.0 CAI

01-01-2003, 02:10 AM	#19
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,775	Dave- LMAO!!! I sent the link to my mom of the Salle-Chevrolet's site. They're $100.00!!!! Yeah they went down on price from when we first pricing them. They're part number 141-130 here's the link http://www.sallee-chevrolet.com/Prof...ve_covers.html I'm trying to get my wife to spend an early anniversary present on the looms for me Mike- Yeah they are expensive but I paid $40 on the looms I have now and not even come close the the looks of these new ones. If I can sweet talk the wife I'll try to get them ordered this week and have them on next week. I don't want to install the new valve covers without the new looms since the old ones may scratch them up. One the color I was thinking black but not sure yet. May take a poll on that this week __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

01-01-2003, 11:41 AM	#20
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	Brandon, doing a quick search for places that sell these things cheaper, I found this one. http://www.centuryperformance.com/de...d=MFY-50-82494 http://www.centuryperformance.com/de..._ID=MFY-50-756 Also, did you ever look at these? http://www.centuryperformance.com/de..._ID=MFY-50-356

01-02-2003, 12:33 AM	#21
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	Brandon, you here?

01-02-2003, 02:34 PM	#22
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,775	Sorry Mike been hell at work Thanks for the heads up!!!! You just have made my day!! Looks like I'll get those like I wanted and have maybe enough for an extra chrome goodie Also I have seen those others but want to show off the covers as much as possible. __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

01-02-2003, 02:35 PM	#23
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	Thanks for the cheaper find Mike!! __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

01-02-2003, 05:52 PM	#24
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	See, I'm good for something besides just being pretty.

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