[BCinPhx]

I have a 454 with MT valve covers and factory air which makes getting the covers off a real PITA. (no clearance) I Have searched extensively and can't find any for BBC. Small blocks, no problem.
Does any body know where I can get a pair. Makes valve adjustments easier.
Thanks,
Bill

 

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[mc1984ss]

Someone beat me to the Hardin ones. Here's other options from the offshore powerboat industry. Again price is high. Offshore Power boat engines and parts make our car hobby seem cheap

 

[Stroker Ace Ventura]

Someone beat me to the Hardin ones. Here's other options from the offshore powerboat industry. Again price is high. Offshore Power boat engines and parts make our car hobby seem cheap

Indeed, like comparing bicycles to motorcycles... Crazy expensive!

 

[mc1984ss]

And most boats in that world have AT LEAST 2 engines

 

[BCinPhx]

Ouch!!!

 

[BCinPhx]

I can't see paying that much for valve covers. *Anybody know of some set that could be removed easily? *
Now I have to loosen all a/c compressor bolts...no fun, limited access. Loosen passenger motor mount, jack up engine enough to remove cover AND then reassemble.
Bill

 

[BCinPhx]

I can't see paying that much for valve covers. *Anybody know of some set that could be removed easily? *
Now I have to loosen all a/c compressor bolts...no fun, limited access. Loosen passenger motor mount, jack up engine enough to remove cover AND then reassemble.
Bill

M/T valve covers have a pretty wide flange that is hard to clear.

 

[64PRONOVA]

What about BBC valve covers that are angled at the top like these?

Looks like it might give you just enough clearance to remove them.

 

[mc1984ss]

That's good thinking, also the gm ones such as what is found in the zz502 are even shorter profile with angled adges

 

[BCinPhx]

Bought a pair of standard covers but, the side clearance still won't let me put on or take off without jacking everything around. Anybody know where to find cheaper 2 piece valve covers. The ones above, I can't afford.
Bill

 

[mc1984ss]

I've been a BBC guy for over 20 years. The only ones I've ever seen are the expensive marine ones and the b&m ones that are now collectors items and very large. Do your current ones have the angles edges like these?

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[BCinPhx]

No both sets look a little different. The M/T valve covers I have are a little wider at the outer flanges. Pix attached. The more things I try just makes me realize the problem is the A/C compressor and the airbox on the firewall really restrict

me in their removal. I got this car with the BBC already in it. Love it but I do have problems.
Thanks,
Bill

 

[bracketchev70]

Take the valve cover hold down studs out so that you can move the cover towards the center of the engine instead of trying to lift them up first.

 

[BCinPhx]

bracketchev70
Sorry...need another pic showing that those are just long nuts holding the cover down BUT,
I think you are right. I will remove the studs from the head and buy
Elongated threaded stud/nut combinations. My biggest problen is not being able to clear the studs in the heads to disassemble and ressemble. Without studs in the head, I hope to get them off easier.
I wish I had thought of that, duh.
Bill