Does anyone know how to modify a pair of stock centerbolt valvecovers

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Feb 3, 2001 | 07:03 PM

vortech305

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Does anyone know how to modify a pair of stock centerbolt valvecovers

I have an 88' 305 camaro motor with a pair of 88' corvette alluminum heads. I order a set of comp alluminum roller rockers from TPIS which have a 3/8 stud. Anyway TPIS says i have to modify the valve covers which are brand new from summit (summit cenerbolt valve covers). Now what modification do i have to do for the roller rockers arms to adapt to the heads without banging the valve covers. If u have any PICTURES of your modified valve cover (of course from the inside can u please post it) thanks

Feb 4, 2001 | 12:49 AM

Omar

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Did TPIS tell you what needed to be done? Was it shaving off the drip tabs?

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Feb 4, 2001 | 05:11 PM

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Axle/Gears: 3.42

The only thing I needed to do to run RR with stock CB covers was dent in the oil seperator a little.

Feb 4, 2001 | 05:44 PM

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sorry forgot to tell u the motor isnt even in the car yet its in a stand and he said to have the mechanic work on the valve covers. He also said to add another valve cover gasket to clear it out. So i dont know the effects yet and like i said if u have a pic of your modified valve covers please post it.
thanks