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O'l Buck · 03-31-2002, 11:30 AM

I've got a nice set of finned alluminum Corvette valve covers from my uncle's 67 vette, it had a 327. The covers have no provisions for ventilation, and no place to add oil. I'm wondering if anyone makes an intake that will vent the case, and give an oil fill tube while using the spread bore carburetor. Also, will these valve covers even bolt onto the heads on my 70 350???

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'72 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 shortbox stepside 350/350auto on '84
ralleys and 31/10.5s

67 Cutlass convertible
330, 3spd stick

90 GMC Jimmy
350/auto
Chad Stephens
Orleans,NE

Longhorn Man · 03-31-2002, 11:45 AM

Yes, they will fit, as long as the bolt holes are in the right location...I think the 283 had an off set bolt for a couple years, I think it was only the 283...chack to see if the holes are directly across from each other...good score i might add.
If you look at the front of your intake, there should be a round part that is about 1 1/2 inch in diameter, and aimed to the driver's side, you can have that drilled, and a '68 and older oil fill tube installed. I think there is venilation provisions spot to drill on the back of the intake someplace too.
Try to find an old stocker with this set up and inspect it real good.

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'69 G.M.C. 350/350. Trying to clean up the left over damage from the Dope-Smokin-Old-Man
I've been dubbed the Longhorn Freak/Fanatic/Expert, I just hope I can live up to it.
FINALLY got the HORNIAC...a '70 one ton Longhorn with a Pontiac 350/350 and lots of 'personality'. Check out The Longhorn Webite.
If you need a pic posted, E-mail me at longhornmail@yahoo.com
Andy, in Columbus Ohio

*racedvl* · 03-31-2002, 12:22 PM

I have a Performer manifold that has the front fill in the manifold. BUT I'm planning on using it. But, there are after market ones out there.

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For some pics of my truck.

03-31-2002, 11:30 AM	#1
O'l Buck Recovering Truck Driver Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Orleans, NE USA Posts: 1,883	Old style valve covers to 70's heads I've got a nice set of finned alluminum Corvette valve covers from my uncle's 67 vette, it had a 327. The covers have no provisions for ventilation, and no place to add oil. I'm wondering if anyone makes an intake that will vent the case, and give an oil fill tube while using the spread bore carburetor. Also, will these valve covers even bolt onto the heads on my 70 350??? ------------------ '72 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 shortbox stepside 350/350auto on '84 ralleys and 31/10.5s 67 Cutlass convertible 330, 3spd stick 90 GMC Jimmy 350/auto Chad Stephens Orleans,NE __________________ 67 K-20 350, SM465, Eaton rear, 4.56 no spin option 00 Dodge 2500 4x4, 24V cummins, 5 speed Chad South Central Nebraska

03-31-2002, 11:45 AM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Yes, they will fit, as long as the bolt holes are in the right location...I think the 283 had an off set bolt for a couple years, I think it was only the 283...chack to see if the holes are directly across from each other...good score i might add. If you look at the front of your intake, there should be a round part that is about 1 1/2 inch in diameter, and aimed to the driver's side, you can have that drilled, and a '68 and older oil fill tube installed. I think there is venilation provisions spot to drill on the back of the intake someplace too. Try to find an old stocker with this set up and inspect it real good. ------------------ '69 G.M.C. 350/350. Trying to clean up the left over damage from the Dope-Smokin-Old-Man I've been dubbed the Longhorn Freak/Fanatic/Expert, I just hope I can live up to it. FINALLY got the HORNIAC...a '70 one ton Longhorn with a Pontiac 350/350 and lots of 'personality'. Check out The Longhorn Webite. If you need a pic posted, E-mail me at longhornmail@yahoo.com Andy, in Columbus Ohio

03-31-2002, 12:22 PM	#3
racedvl Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Woodstock, IL Posts: 7,020	I have a Performer manifold that has the front fill in the manifold. BUT I'm planning on using it. But, there are after market ones out there. ------------------ http://hometown.aol.com/racedvl/racedvl69index.html Woodstock,IL.northwest of Chicago It's not what you buy, it's what you build!! I did not climb to the top of the food chain, to become a vegetarian. For some pics of my truck.



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