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58Apache · 03-11-2006, 09:56 PM

Well we bought that new intake and carb and realizied we would need new valve covers because the oil fill was in the old manifold.

One big problem- the holes in the head are off center! All the valve covers that I can find locally are straight across.

AHHHHH .......editeded by moderator........

Thanks!

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Seon · 03-12-2006, 09:43 AM

Valve covers with offset bolt holes are from '55-early '58 models. I bought a chrome set then drilled a hole in each one for a breather/oil fill cap. I also JB welded an oil deflector inside so it wouldn't "shoot" oil in the breather cap.
I never used it because I decided to go with a crate engine so if you're interested send me a pm.

orgalmeister · 03-13-2006, 09:28 PM

If you look at the front of your Edelbrock manifold you'll see a boss (flat area) where you can drill for the old style fill neck and still use your valve covers. I'm guessing you have the breather at the back of the motor. Pre-pvc.

Steve

58Apache · 03-14-2006, 07:20 PM

Dont want to drill a hole in my new intake, that would be too much work. So we decided to drill a hole in the valve cover. It is gonna work, got a nice K&N breather.

BUT I would be interested in those chrome ones Seon. Do you have a pic of those?

58Apache · 03-14-2006, 07:23 PM

Doesnt look to bad for a girl......

Jebb1978 · 03-15-2006, 05:38 PM

Not bad at all.

CAL 58 GMC · 03-15-2006, 07:38 PM

What did you come up with? Chrome covers painted? Original covers? What ever you did it looks good!

Seon · 03-15-2006, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 58Apache

BUT I would be interested in those chrome ones Seon. Do you have a pic of those?

Here's a pic.

03-11-2006, 09:56 PM	#1
58Apache Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kennewick WA Posts: 23	I need help!! Well we bought that new intake and carb and realizied we would need new valve covers because the oil fill was in the old manifold. One big problem- the holes in the head are off center! All the valve covers that I can find locally are straight across. AHHHHH .......editeded by moderator........ Thanks! ------------------------------------------ Hello, Only the parts boards in the classified section may be used for want to buy or for sale post. XIV. As of October 15th 2005 subscribing members will be the only ones permitted to post for sale and want to buy ads on any classified section of this site. All other rules of buying and selling still apply. 67-72chevytrucks.com, its administrators or staff are not responsible for any transactions on or off the forums. We will work hard to ensure you a smooth transaction, and help in the event you may need it, but all for sale and trade areas are buyer beware. Any persons who have misrepresented an item, lie about an item, fail to deliver, or are in violation of any of the rules will forfeit there subscription fees and be banned from 67-72chevytrucks.com The Forum staff would like to encourage you to become a subscribing member. Your support will be greatly appreciated. Click here to subscribe Last edited by DennyB; 03-13-2006 at 06:44 PM.

03-12-2006, 09:43 AM	#2
Seon Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Northern CA. Posts: 503	Re: I need help!! Valve covers with offset bolt holes are from '55-early '58 models. I bought a chrome set then drilled a hole in each one for a breather/oil fill cap. I also JB welded an oil deflector inside so it wouldn't "shoot" oil in the breather cap. I never used it because I decided to go with a crate engine so if you're interested send me a pm.

03-13-2006, 09:28 PM	#3
orgalmeister Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: North Carolina Posts: 291	Re: I need help!! If you look at the front of your Edelbrock manifold you'll see a boss (flat area) where you can drill for the old style fill neck and still use your valve covers. I'm guessing you have the breather at the back of the motor. Pre-pvc. Steve

03-14-2006, 07:20 PM	#4
58Apache Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kennewick WA Posts: 23	Re: I need help!! Dont want to drill a hole in my new intake, that would be too much work. So we decided to drill a hole in the valve cover. It is gonna work, got a nice K&N breather. BUT I would be interested in those chrome ones Seon. Do you have a pic of those?

03-14-2006, 07:23 PM	#5
58Apache Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kennewick WA Posts: 23	Re: I need help!! Doesnt look to bad for a girl...... Attached Images

03-15-2006, 05:38 PM	#6
Jebb1978 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,713	Re: I need help!! Not bad at all. __________________ 1959 GMC project

03-15-2006, 07:38 PM	#7
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: I need help!! What did you come up with? Chrome covers painted? Original covers? What ever you did it looks good!



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