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Old Sep 19, 2006 | 01:54 PM
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Car: '92 T/A WS6 Vert/1956 Chevy Nomad
Engine: 350 TPI
Transmission: 700r4 w/ Transgo Kit
Axle/Gears: 3.42 LSD
Can I use these valve covers?
My father in law has a set of chrome valve covers he just replaced on his 40 Ford street rod. He is running a carbed Chevy 350.

Can I swap these out on my stock 305?
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Old Sep 19, 2006 | 02:38 PM
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If they are centerbolt valve covers, then yes, you should be able to. If they aren't, then no... not without a set of valve cover adapters.
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Old Sep 19, 2006 | 05:36 PM
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From: Morganton, NC
Car: '92 T/A WS6 Vert/1956 Chevy Nomad
Engine: 350 TPI
Transmission: 700r4 w/ Transgo Kit
Axle/Gears: 3.42 LSD
How do I tell if they are centerbolt valve covers? Is it something really obvious ... like they have a bolt in the center of them?

I've never taken valve covers off ... is this hard to do? The driver's side looks like an easy job ... the passenger's side on the other hand ...
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Old Sep 19, 2006 | 06:29 PM
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Originally Posted by gcgarner
How do I tell if they are centerbolt valve covers? Is it something really obvious ... like they have a bolt in the center of them?

I've never taken valve covers off ... is this hard to do? The driver's side looks like an easy job ... the passenger's side on the other hand ...
yep 4 inline bolts in the middle of the valve cover
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Old Sep 19, 2006 | 08:39 PM
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Car: '92 T/A WS6 Vert/1956 Chevy Nomad
Engine: 350 TPI
Transmission: 700r4 w/ Transgo Kit
Axle/Gears: 3.42 LSD
Gotcha ... just like my valve covers ... duh!!!
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