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SuperNovaSS 07-11-2003 11:45 PM

Valve cover identification
 
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Does anyone know exactly what these fit? They have no drippers and the power booster relief. I have an idea of the application but am not sure. Any help would be greatly appreciated. They will be for sale after I confirm application.

Thanks,


Jason

William 07-12-2003 12:22 AM

Re: Valve cover identification
 
'68-'70 bb Corvette

Mr70 07-13-2003 12:30 AM

Re: Valve cover identification
 
Doesn't the fact that it does not have drippers,mean it is for a hydraulic Lifter engine application?

SuperNovaSS 07-14-2003 09:31 AM

Re: Valve cover identification
 
Thanks for the help guys. If anyone is interested in these, they are for sale.


Thanks again,


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Kurt S 07-15-2003 05:57 AM

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Doesn't the fact that it does not have drippers,mean it is for a hydraulic Lifter engine application?

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My 69 L35 clearly has drippers on the original valve covers.

SS427 07-15-2003 11:33 AM

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I believe all 1967 and up valve covers had the drippers regardless of the horse power rating. 1970 covers are also unique as they had 2 wire clips on the passenger side for a TCS switch and 1 on the drivers side for the temp sending unit. My guess is these covers are off a '65-66 big block. What are you asking for them.
Rick

William 07-15-2003 11:30 PM

Re: Valve cover identification
 
The flattened rear corner IDs these as '68-'70 Corvette. '65-'67 Corvette covers were not chromed; '71-up have the push-in oil cap. After 16 years in the business end of the hobby I've seen plenty of non-dripper covers, generally used on hydraulic lifter engines.

SuperNovaSS 07-16-2003 12:12 AM

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Thanks again guys. Rick I placed them on EBay before I saw your request for the selling price. The Ebay auction is:
Valve covers

Thanks,


Jason

SS427 07-16-2003 03:21 AM

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William,
Not doubting you as valve covers seem to be one of the most elusive items out there to indentify correctly and I have not found a real good source to help. I wonder if Corvettes were different with regards to drippers as far as hydraulics vs solids. I have owned at least 10 '67-69 SS427 Impalas and not one came without drippers. The attached photo shows a set off a '67 SS427 427/385 hp. The covers appear to be virtually identical but with drippers. I have 3 sets of these and they are all the same. The others in the pictures are Chevelles. I started my restoration career in 1979 restoring Corvettes for Corvette Specialties but unfortunately, I do not remember well enough what those covers looked like.
Rick

Keith Tedford 07-16-2003 12:04 PM

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Try www.cranescorvette.com/corvette_holley_carburetor_carbs.htm They have quite a few pictures of various valve covers along with some explanations. Might help.


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