Roller rocker valve covers

[John Brown]

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I am buying a 540 big block for my 1969 SS RS 396 Camaro and it has roller rockers. Is there a tall valve cover available that will work with this motor combination and the original disc brake power booster?
Mark Sheppard

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Some of the "stock appearing" big block drag cars are running Jessel Shaft Systems with stock covers and a couple of extra gaskets. Gotta remove the drippers and shorten the adjusters a little bit, but tall covers aren't necessary even with .700+ lift.

[BBIGG BLOCK 396]

Try a set of aluminum adapters or spacers that go between the valve covers and the head.I used a set on mine and it worked for me.As a matter of fact they are hanging on the wall now somewhere .I sold that engine and went with a different setup in that car.

Bobby

[BlackoutSteve]

Hello, I found this old thread in a search for what looks like the same question that I've wanted to ask for a while now..
I did ask Jesel in an email but they weren't able to confirm and I can understand why..

What I would like to know is if someone has found out more information/details about using a Jesel shaft mounted rocker system on their BBC and have they been able to fit the OE chrome valve covers without any mods.. Or.. as mentioned above, does using additional gaskets solve any clearance issues?
I currently have a stud mounted set up with girdles and a roller with 0.714" lift underneath GMPP valve covers. I want to swap to Jesel Pro Series (KPS-18487) or Sportsman ( KSS-157070 ) shaft mounts so I can fit the OE covers and then a regular 11" booster as well.

Any help, experience or advice appreciated. Thanks [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif[/img]

Jesel Sportsmans..



Current valve gear with GMPP covers..


OE covers I'd like to fit.