AMD 340 valve cover review
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04/26/15 07:02 PM
04/26/15 07:02 PM
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I just got one of the first sets of the new batch.
In comparing them to an original set I find the radius from the vertical to the horizontal is too tight. The transition for breather/PCV valve is too steep. The wire stand on the left cover is a bit different but is the right height. The wire tab on the front of the right cover is clocked wrong and one is too low. There is an anomaly on the left cover which looks like something was on the die when the cover was struck. The bolt holes all line up OK. Probably my biggest complaint is they did not put the square dimples in the top/engine side.
I am going to have my rep send me another set to see if the few non designed quirks tabs/anomaly are just this one set.
For a driver type car and a not too picky owner they are of nice quality and will work just fine. Probably very few people would even notice these problems at the local shows. I'll use these on a project in the shop right now as it is financially better than finding a used set, getting them cleaned and fixing what needs to be fixed. Pictures follow.
1959 Bugeye Sprite 1967 Charger Black L code 1967 Coronet R/T Convert Green 440 auto bought from original owner 1968 Charger R/T Bronze 440 4 spd console AM/FM 1969 Super Bee WM21H B5 A40 D21 N96 1969 Barracuda Formula S 340 Convert pilot car 1969 Hemi Road Runner RM23J D32 Omaha orange 4.10 Dana N96 N85 1970 Super Bee WM23N FE5 V1X 3.91 axle package, N96 1970 Road Runner RM21N B3 V1X D13 1971 MG Midget 1971 Road Runner RM23H GW3, A57 1972 Road Runner RM23P FY1, D21
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Re: AMD 340 valve cover review
[Re: sixpackbee]
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04/26/15 07:11 PM
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Note the correct shade of white on my originals.
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1959 Bugeye Sprite 1967 Charger Black L code 1967 Coronet R/T Convert Green 440 auto bought from original owner 1968 Charger R/T Bronze 440 4 spd console AM/FM 1969 Super Bee WM21H B5 A40 D21 N96 1969 Barracuda Formula S 340 Convert pilot car 1969 Hemi Road Runner RM23J D32 Omaha orange 4.10 Dana N96 N85 1970 Super Bee WM23N FE5 V1X 3.91 axle package, N96 1970 Road Runner RM21N B3 V1X D13 1971 MG Midget 1971 Road Runner RM23H GW3, A57 1972 Road Runner RM23P FY1, D21
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Re: AMD 340 valve cover review
[Re: ScottSmith_Harms]
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04/26/15 10:43 PM
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What is truly disappointing is that it takes the same amount of time to put those details right and have something people would readily go out and buy.
1959 Bugeye Sprite 1967 Charger Black L code 1967 Coronet R/T Convert Green 440 auto bought from original owner 1968 Charger R/T Bronze 440 4 spd console AM/FM 1969 Super Bee WM21H B5 A40 D21 N96 1969 Barracuda Formula S 340 Convert pilot car 1969 Hemi Road Runner RM23J D32 Omaha orange 4.10 Dana N96 N85 1970 Super Bee WM23N FE5 V1X 3.91 axle package, N96 1970 Road Runner RM21N B3 V1X D13 1971 MG Midget 1971 Road Runner RM23H GW3, A57 1972 Road Runner RM23P FY1, D21
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