Tech / General Engine Is your car making a strange sound or won't start? Thinking of adding power with a new combination? Need other technical information or engine specific advice? Don't see another board for your problem? Post it here!
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: CARiD

Will 'Tall' Centerbolt valve covers fit?

Old Nov 1, 2003 | 07:36 AM
  #1  
Johnny Blaze's Avatar
Thread Starter
Supreme Member
iTrader: (15)
 
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 3,449
Likes: 5
From: Charlestown, IN
Car: 1971 Camaro
Engine: 427
Transmission: TKO600
Axle/Gears: 3.73
Will 'Tall' Centerbolt valve covers fit?

I am looking to get a set of tall billit style centerbolt vavle covers, mainly for rocker arm clearance. Will they fit? Have Stealth Ram, so I'm sure thats not an issue, but what about other things, such as, AC box, firewall, accesories, etc????
Reply
Old Nov 1, 2003 | 09:37 AM
  #2  
John Millican's Avatar
Supreme Member
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Feb 2000
Posts: 2,361
Likes: 1
From: Savannah, GA
Car: 1997 Jeep Wrangler
Engine: 4.0L
Transmission: 5 speed
Axle/Gears: 8.8 rear, 4.56 gears, 4:1 transfer
Re: Will 'Tall' Centerbolt valve covers fit?

Originally posted by Johnny Blaze
I am looking to get a set of tall billit style centerbolt vavle covers, mainly for rocker arm clearance. Will they fit?
Will they fit what? You kind of need to tell us what you've got first. Not really the car but weather you have V-belts or serpentine (or mix of both). This places the alternator in differant places and may or may not hit. basicly a driver side alternator will hit tall valve covers (the charge lead only).

Tall valve covers will hit certain windshield wiper motors. Some have a built in washer pump that hangs too low. later model 3rd gens moved that washer pump to the washer fluid tank so it may not be a problem on those years.
Reply
Old Nov 1, 2003 | 04:18 PM
  #3  
Johnny Blaze's Avatar
Thread Starter
Supreme Member
iTrader: (15)
 
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 3,449
Likes: 5
From: Charlestown, IN
Car: 1971 Camaro
Engine: 427
Transmission: TKO600
Axle/Gears: 3.73
Sorry, car is an 88 350 TPI camaro. Serpetine belt.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
MoJoe
Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
11
Sep 24, 2015 09:12 PM
NBrehm
Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
1
Aug 25, 2015 11:49 PM
g.l.mos
Camaros for Sale
0
Aug 22, 2015 12:02 AM
1985chevydude
Engine Swap
5
Aug 20, 2015 12:29 AM
mustangman65_79
Tech / General Engine
4
Aug 8, 2015 01:18 AM


Thread Tools
Search this Thread

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:07 AM.