Help with Big Block Valve cover item - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**landarts** · 11-30-2017, 01:38 PM

I am in the process of getting this K2500 4x4 with a big block motor road worthy. I admit I don't know much about the motor and am trying to figure out what the item in the picture on back side of valve cover is for. I know that the drivers side valve cover grommet needs the PVC valve, the passenger side front is the oil fill cap. Just trying to found out what the back passenger side on the valve cover is for and what to do with it.

**kwmech** · 11-30-2017, 01:55 PM

There is a spacer missing that has a tube coming out the back of it that connects to the screen in the valve cover

**landarts** · 11-30-2017, 02:32 PM

Does anyone have a picture of it?

**MusicMan70** · 11-30-2017, 03:02 PM

Found this photo from a low mileage fire truck ad.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 11-30-2017, 08:16 PM

Carb. spacer & flame arrestor: The spacer sits on top of the carb. base gasket. A 3/4" ID hose runs between the spacer and flame arrestor. This hose is approx. 5" long. The flame arrestor inserts into the RH (TS) valve cover using a grommet. The hose is retained using two 1.1/4" tower clamps.

engineer_gregh · 12-01-2017, 08:36 AM

I think that is part of an emissions control system used on later model motors. 4x4 trucks were not offered with big block engines, the fact that the alternator is on the passenger side suggests to me that the motor is 1976 or newer, just my .02 cents.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 12-01-2017, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by engineer_gregh

I think that is part of an emissions control system used on later model motors. 4x4 trucks were not offered with big block engines, the fact that the alternator is on the passenger side suggests to me that the motor is 1976 or newer, just my .02 cents.

Seems right. Might be a 454. I don't recognize the part in the OP. Perhaps it's 1976ish as well.

**landarts** · 12-01-2017, 05:44 PM

good point, I will get the numbers off the block and run the numbers to see what motor it actually is. Thanks!

11-30-2017, 01:38 PM	#1
landarts landarts Join Date: May 2005 Location: Star, Idaho Posts: 1,354	Help with Big Block Valve cover item I am in the process of getting this K2500 4x4 with a big block motor road worthy. I admit I don't know much about the motor and am trying to figure out what the item in the picture on back side of valve cover is for. I know that the drivers side valve cover grommet needs the PVC valve, the passenger side front is the oil fill cap. Just trying to found out what the back passenger side on the valve cover is for and what to do with it. Attached Images __________________ Super Cheyenne aka the "Devil Cowboy" 71 K20 Idaho Edition 69 K10 from the Field 68 Second Chance Fix and Sale 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 K2500 The "Fixrupr" build thread 72 Cheyenne 1/2 ton " FIXRUPR " - daily driver 67 C20 all original paint 71 K20 Custom 4x4 (Idaho Edition) 72 K20 GMC Super Custom 4x4 72 K20 Custom Deluxe 4x4 69 K10 Custom package 4x4 (69 K10 from the field) 72 K10 Custom 71 K10 Custom 72 K20 Custom Deluxe 4x4 72 K20 Crew Cab Project 71 GMC Jimmy CST 72 Blazer 70 Blazer

11-30-2017, 01:55 PM	#2
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,466	Re: Help with Big Block Valve cover item There is a spacer missing that has a tube coming out the back of it that connects to the screen in the valve cover

11-30-2017, 02:32 PM	#3
landarts landarts Join Date: May 2005 Location: Star, Idaho Posts: 1,354	Re: Help with Big Block Valve cover item Does anyone have a picture of it? __________________ Super Cheyenne aka the "Devil Cowboy" 71 K20 Idaho Edition 69 K10 from the Field 68 Second Chance Fix and Sale 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 K2500 The "Fixrupr" build thread 72 Cheyenne 1/2 ton " FIXRUPR " - daily driver 67 C20 all original paint 71 K20 Custom 4x4 (Idaho Edition) 72 K20 GMC Super Custom 4x4 72 K20 Custom Deluxe 4x4 69 K10 Custom package 4x4 (69 K10 from the field) 72 K10 Custom 71 K10 Custom 72 K20 Custom Deluxe 4x4 72 K20 Crew Cab Project 71 GMC Jimmy CST 72 Blazer 70 Blazer

11-30-2017, 03:02 PM	#4
MusicMan70 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 1,831	Re: Help with Big Block Valve cover item Found this photo from a low mileage fire truck ad. Attached Images __________________ MusicMan70 1961 GMC Suburban

11-30-2017, 08:16 PM	#5
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,188	Re: Help with Big Block Valve cover item Carb. spacer & flame arrestor: The spacer sits on top of the carb. base gasket. A 3/4" ID hose runs between the spacer and flame arrestor. This hose is approx. 5" long. The flame arrestor inserts into the RH (TS) valve cover using a grommet. The hose is retained using two 1.1/4" tower clamps. __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assembly kit for restoring the (a) truck from the ground up. My build thread, and more on the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025

12-01-2017, 08:36 AM	#6
engineer_gregh Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Smyrna TN Posts: 1,153	Re: Help with Big Block Valve cover item I think that is part of an emissions control system used on later model motors. 4x4 trucks were not offered with big block engines, the fact that the alternator is on the passenger side suggests to me that the motor is 1976 or newer, just my .02 cents. __________________ 1971 Longbed BB Cheyenne Super 1972 Longbed SB Cheyenne Super 1972 Longbed Highlander Custom Deluxe 1975 K5 4x4 full convertible Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645165 Greg Smyrna TN

12-01-2017, 05:44 PM	#8
landarts landarts Join Date: May 2005 Location: Star, Idaho Posts: 1,354	Re: Help with Big Block Valve cover item good point, I will get the numbers off the block and run the numbers to see what motor it actually is. Thanks! __________________ Super Cheyenne aka the "Devil Cowboy" 71 K20 Idaho Edition 69 K10 from the Field 68 Second Chance Fix and Sale 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 K2500 The "Fixrupr" build thread 72 Cheyenne 1/2 ton " FIXRUPR " - daily driver 67 C20 all original paint 71 K20 Custom 4x4 (Idaho Edition) 72 K20 GMC Super Custom 4x4 72 K20 Custom Deluxe 4x4 69 K10 Custom package 4x4 (69 K10 from the field) 72 K10 Custom 71 K10 Custom 72 K20 Custom Deluxe 4x4 72 K20 Crew Cab Project 71 GMC Jimmy CST 72 Blazer 70 Blazer



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