Re: [Chevelle-list] valve covers not in the way

2010-08-08 Thread Bill Vander Werf
: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: [Chevelle-list] valve covers not in the way What valve covers should I get for a 396 that will not be in the way of the 11" power booster?Ones that are no more than 2 1/2 to 3" high?

[Chevelle-list] valve covers not in the way

2010-08-08 Thread Charlie K
What valve covers should I get for a 396 that will not be in the way of the 11" power booster?Ones that are no more than 2 1/2 to 3" high?

Re: [Chevelle-list] VALVE COVERS

2005-03-04 Thread Mike Holleman
ch 04, 2005 5:06 PM Subject: [Chevelle-list] VALVE COVERS DOES ANYONE HAVE A SUGGESTION FOR A CURE FOR LEAKING VALVE COVERS. I HAVE A 70 SS 396 CHEVELLE WITH THE OEM CHROME VALVE COVERS AND CAN NOT KEEP THEM FROM LEAKING AROUND THE EDGES. I HAVE BEEN VERY CAREFUL NOT TO OVER TIGHTEN TH

Re: [Chevelle-list] VALVE COVERS

2005-03-04 Thread Zieg72
e with my stock covers everytime. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: CHEVELLE-LIST@chevelles.net Sent: Friday, March 04, 2005 4:06 PM Subject: [Chevelle-list] VALVE COVERS DOES ANYONE HAVE A SUGGESTION FOR A CURE FOR LEAKING VALVE COVERS. I H

RE: [Chevelle-list] VALVE COVERS

2005-03-04 Thread Brian Knight
cost more, but are well worth it IMO. Brian From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: The Chevelle Mailing List To: CHEVELLE-LIST@CHEVELLES.NET Subject: [Chevelle-list] VALVE COVERS Date: Fri, 4 Mar 2005 17:06:42 EST DOES ANYONE HAVE A SUGGESTION FOR A CURE FOR LEAKING VALVE COVERS. I HAVE A 70 S

[Chevelle-list] VALVE COVERS

2005-03-04 Thread Landkfau
DOES ANYONE HAVE A SUGGESTION FOR A CURE FOR LEAKING VALVE COVERS. I HAVE A 70 SS 396 CHEVELLE WITH THE OEM CHROME VALVE COVERS AND CAN NOT KEEP THEM FROM LEAKING AROUND THE EDGES. I HAVE BEEN VERY CAREFUL NOT TO OVER TIGHTEN THEM SO AS NOT TO BEND LIP.  IS THERE A PREFERRED BRAND/TYPE OF GASKET OR

Re: [Chevelle-list] valve covers

2004-03-12 Thread James Strunk
BIG block "Hemi" valve covers,,neat for adjusting you valves too! - Original Message - From: Brad Waller To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List' Sent: Thursday, March 11, 2004 8:40 PM Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] valve covers Assuming you bl

Re: [Chevelle-list] valve covers

2004-03-12 Thread HarKemAsso
thanks for the tips !!! Harlan

RE: [Chevelle-list] valve covers

2004-03-11 Thread Brad Waller
Title: Message Assuming you blast them clean, just paint it as you would any other metal.  Use a primer, then the paint.  They do get hot, and might discolor over time, but maybe not.  I had painted (powdercoated?) covers that discolored from dirt and grime.  When I painted my car, they stri

Re: [Chevelle-list] valve covers

2004-03-11 Thread HarKemAsso
In a message dated 3/11/2004 11:13:58 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Metal or aluminum? they are metal/steel. they were chrome plated, and the chrome is all bubbled up (looks like a battery blew its top) so i was going to sand blast them and put some bow ties or flames on th

Re: [Chevelle-list] valve covers

2004-03-11 Thread MICRLASER
You can get engine paint in pretty much any color nowadays. I would go that route or powdercoat them. Tom

Re: [Chevelle-list] valve covers

2004-03-11 Thread Clint Hooper
Metal or aluminum? I've painted engine parts with Krylon or other rattlecan paint and put them in the oven to cure for a few hours at low temps (200 degrees or so). They still look good,years later. If an engine gets hot enough to burn the paint off,you are going to have bigger problems than

[Chevelle-list] valve covers

2004-03-11 Thread HarKemAsso
has anyone had experence sandblasting and painting their own valve covers with regular car body paints? such as an enamel or base/clear- will it stick or burn off? thanks Harlan

RE: [Chevelle-List] Valve covers

2003-06-09 Thread Craig Ellis
lf Of Dale McIntoshSent: Monday, June 09, 2003 9:15 PMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: RE: [Chevelle-List] Valve covers What engine?  Billet Specialties has short and tall covers for both small and big block Chevys in a plain, no design, style.  Go to http://www.billetspecialties.com and click

RE: [Chevelle-List] Valve covers

2003-06-09 Thread Craig Ellis
ECTED] Date: Monday, June 09, 2003 2:23:52 PM To: Chevelle Subject: [Chevelle-List] Valve covers   I've found that I need a somewhat taller than stock valve cover but just slightly. Does anyone know of a brand that is t

RE: [Chevelle-List] Valve covers

2003-06-09 Thread Dale McIntosh
fo on 64-72 Chevelles Team 67 – 1967 Chevelle/El Camino Specific Midwest Chevelles – Midwest Chevelle Show Information -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Craig EllisSent: Monday, June 09, 2003 11:38 AMTo: ChevelleSubject: [C

RE: [Chevelle-List] Valve covers

2003-06-09 Thread Dave Studly
: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Dave Studly Sent: Monday, June 09, 2003 2:39 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [Chevelle-List] Valve covers   Craig,  I bought some rather plain “ball-milled” aluminum valve covers from Summit for my ’70 small block.  Stock covers wouldn’t

RE: [Chevelle-List] Valve covers

2003-06-09 Thread Fruhauf Kerry A SSgt 3CS/SCBS
Wow, for that price, one could almost buy a new valvetrain, and use the current valvecovers!   Sarge   -Original Message- From: Kyle Bennett [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, June 09, 2003 10:35 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Valve covers

RE: [Chevelle-List] Valve covers

2003-06-09 Thread Dave Studly
$60.  I don’t have any part numbers here at work, but I can look when I get home if you wish.   -Dave     -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Craig Ellis Sent: Monday, June 09, 2003 1:38 PM To: Chevelle Subject: [Chevelle-List] Valve covers

Re: [Chevelle-List] Valve covers

2003-06-09 Thread Kyle Bennett
Here they are   http://www.jegs.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/ProductDisplay?prrfnbr=23147&prmenbr=361   Kyle    ---Original Message---   From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Monday, June 09, 2003 2:23:52 PM To: Chevelle Subject: [Chevelle-List] Valve covers   I've found that I need a

Re: [Chevelle-List] Valve covers

2003-06-09 Thread Kyle Bennett
What about the Moroso 68326. I've already been looking at them. Pricey, but nice.   Kyle    ---Original Message---   From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Monday, June 09, 2003 2:14:31 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Valve covers   Would a pair of the Felpro san

Re: [Chevelle-List] Valve covers

2003-06-09 Thread Clint Hooper
Would a pair of the Felpro sandwich gaskets help you get the clearance you need? I used a pair of them with stock valve covers on my 468" with roller rockers. Clint HooperLT5 Registry Directorhttp://www.LT5Registry.net/ACES #1650http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint_hooper.htm - Ori

[Chevelle-List] Valve covers

2003-06-09 Thread Craig Ellis
I've found that I need a somewhat taller than stock valve cover but just slightly. Does anyone know of a brand that is taller than stock but not those great big ones like the Edelbrock "Elite" style? The Elite style won't clear my vacume can or my heater core housing.   I'm looking especial

Re:[Chevelle-List] Valve Covers

2003-01-07 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
aluminum. André Ok guys (and gals). Steel Valve Covers or Aluminum Valve Covers? Not for any particular use (not for show or racing). Crazy Rusty 69' Chevelle www.crazyrusty.com\chevelle.htm

RE: [Chevelle-List] Valve Covers

2003-01-07 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
ginal Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Crazy Rusty Sent: Monday, January 06, 2003 9:20 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Chevelle-List] Valve Covers Ok guys (and gals). Steel Valve Covers or Aluminum Valve Covers? Not for any particular use (no

Re: [Chevelle-List] Valve Covers

2003-01-07 Thread Capt Crunch
I agree here. Love the MT's. I don't do chrome anything so that is the other large alternative you see.     Mikey   - Original Message - From: Cutter169 Sent: Monday, January 06, 2003 11:06 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [Chevelle-List] Valve Covers  I just got

Re: [Chevelle-List] Valve Covers

2003-01-07 Thread Malibu65
> Ron > > My '66 http://home.attbi.com/~cutter169/chevelle_page.htm > Team Chevelle #1668 > ACES #5205 > > > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Crazy Rusty > Sent: Monday, January 06, 2003 9:2

Re: [Chevelle-List] Valve Covers

2003-01-06 Thread MICRLASER
I have the Holley M/T covers on both the 454 in my 70 and the 350 in my 86 Cutlass.  Much better seal. Tom

RE: [Chevelle-List] Valve Covers

2003-01-06 Thread Cutter169
EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Crazy RustySent: Monday, January 06, 2003 9:20 PMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: [Chevelle-List] Valve Covers Ok guys (and gals).  Steel Valve Covers or Aluminum Valve Covers?  Not for any particular use (not for show or racing).         Crazy

RE: [Chevelle-List] Valve Covers

2003-01-06 Thread Dale McIntosh
, January 06, 2003 10:20 PMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: [Chevelle-List] Valve Covers Ok guys (and gals).  Steel Valve Covers or Aluminum Valve Covers?  Not for any particular use (not for show or racing).         Crazy Rusty 69’ Chevelle www.crazyrusty.com\chevelle.htm    

[Chevelle-List] Valve Covers

2003-01-06 Thread Crazy Rusty
Ok guys (and gals).  Steel Valve Covers or Aluminum Valve Covers?  Not for any particular use (not for show or racing).         Crazy Rusty 69’ Chevelle www.crazyrusty.com\chevelle.htm