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Old 06-06-2012, 11:20 AM   #5
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Default Re: BBC fab valve covers

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Originally Posted by Alan Roehrich View Post
Jeff, that is indeed correct. The problem is that they work well for a small block Chevy, and some other engines, but they don't work well on most big block Chevy valve covers.
They do work on stamped steel valve covers on the bottom and that's where most of leakage problems occur. The best stock stamped valve covers came on marine engines; heavier guage and precision fit. They do not warp, clear most rocker arms including T&D, Jesel. They's just not glamorous enough for the up to the fence people.
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