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Valve cover clearance....small block (F.A.S.T. guys)?? #1439346 05/20/13 07:58 AM 05/20/13 07:58 AM
Joined: May 2005 Posts: 6,446 NJ-USA H HPMike OP master
HPMike OP master H Joined: May 2005 Posts: 6,446 NJ-USA	Alright you LA guys...Help a big block/Hemi guy... I am working on a small block Dart Swinger 340. The motor has Crane Gold's. What are my valve cover options if I want stock appearance? The customer had given me some Direct Connection chrome covers which I know arent stock appearing but he would go with them...They look like they will not work, even if I took the oil baffles out. BTW its NOT a FAST type of car, so we dont HAVE to have a stock cover on it, just something that is "Kinda" stockish.. Anyway, lets hear your opinions on my options here....Want to get this one out of here... Thanks MB

Re: Valve cover clearance....small block (F.A.S.T. guys)?? [Re: HPMike] #1439347 05/20/13 08:43 AM 05/20/13 08:43 AM
Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 2,093 oberlin, Ohio Rapid340 top fuel
Rapid340 top fuel Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 2,093 oberlin, Ohio	Mike, I had to peen in the baffle on mine in about four spots because the adjuster would make contact. My rockers do not have real tall adjusters like some I have seen. 1971 Factory Appearing Duster 340 11.000 @ 122 mph

Re: Valve cover clearance....small block (F.A.S.T. guys)?? [Re: HPMike] #1439348 05/20/13 08:52 AM 05/20/13 08:52 AM
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MR_P_BODY Master Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 52,972 Romeo MI	Try 2 gaskets....

Re: Valve cover clearance....small block (F.A.S.T. guys)?? [Re: Rapid340] #1439349 05/20/13 08:57 AM 05/20/13 08:57 AM
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scatpacktom master S Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,103 Phila Pa	I drag my plasma cutter right through the center of the baffle, then I peel the two halves open and clean out all the junk that is hiding up there, then I fold them back together with clearance in mind and tac weld then in their "A frame" position. I've had the biggest rockers never touch anything. I do the same treatment on the big blocks too. Mostly to clean out the junk.

Re: Valve cover clearance....small block (F.A.S.T. guys)?? [Re: Rapid340] #1439350 05/20/13 10:31 AM 05/20/13 10:31 AM
Joined: May 2005 Posts: 6,446 NJ-USA H HPMike OP master
HPMike OP master H Joined: May 2005 Posts: 6,446 NJ-USA	Quote: Mike, I had to peen in the baffle on mine in about four spots because the adjuster would make contact. My rockers do not have real tall adjusters like some I have seen. Thanks all Jeff, I assume you are running a stock valve cover?...no? MB

Re: Valve cover clearance....small block (F.A.S.T. guys)?? [Re: HPMike] #1439351 05/20/13 11:37 AM 05/20/13 11:37 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 20,814 A collage of whims topside Too Many Posts
topside Too Many Posts Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 20,814 A collage of whims	I sell these spacers, 3/16" thick... 7712522-SBMspacers.jpg (112 downloads)

Re: Valve cover clearance....small block (F.A.S.T. guys)?? [Re: topside] #1439352 05/20/13 11:45 AM 05/20/13 11:45 AM
Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 5,048 Atlanta Indiana D Dave Watt master
Dave Watt master D Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 5,048 Atlanta Indiana	I was getting ready to find the link to your spacers, you saved me the trouble. My 340 had the Moroso chrome valve covers over the Crane Gold rockers without any clearance issues, although there are no baffles inside.

Re: Valve cover clearance....small block (F.A.S.T. guys)?? [Re: Dave Watt] #1439353 05/20/13 08:54 PM 05/20/13 08:54 PM
Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 2,093 oberlin, Ohio Rapid340 top fuel
Rapid340 top fuel Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 2,093 oberlin, Ohio	Quote: Jeff, I assume you are running a stock valve cover?...no? MB yes, stock 340 valve cover 1971 Factory Appearing Duster 340 11.000 @ 122 mph

Re: Valve cover clearance....small block (F.A.S.T. guys)?? [Re: Rapid340] #1439354 05/20/13 11:38 PM 05/20/13 11:38 PM
Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 419 NY F F1Scamp mopar
F1Scamp mopar F Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 419 NY	Same deal. Stock valve covers, just took the baffle out. Clears the harland sharps no problem. Work In Progress- 71' Duster F.A.S.T.- 10.36@130 Smallblock Record Holder.

Re: Valve cover clearance....small block (F.A.S.T. guys)?? [Re: topside] #1439355 05/21/13 12:40 AM 05/21/13 12:40 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 75,043 U.S.S.A. JohnRR I Win
JohnRR I Win Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 75,043 U.S.S.A.	Quote: I sell these spacers, 3/16" thick... I have a set of these spacers to put under my valve covers for use with sharps and a .600 lift cam The spacers are real nice for the money.

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