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can anyone cut me a indy valley cover in half? #363860 07/01/09 08:11 PM 07/01/09 08:11 PM
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Anonymous OP Unregistered A	can anyone cut me a indy RB valley cover in half on a 45 degree identical to a bulldog 2 piece valley cover. i dont have anyone around me to do it for me.please help if you have done one before. i am waiting to try this 426 hemi indy offset crossram intake out but need a valley cover and i dont want to take off the heads.thanks

Re: can anyone cut me a indy valley cover in half? #363861 07/01/09 08:18 PM 07/01/09 08:18 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 17,918 Akron, Ohio ProSport I Live Here
ProSport I Live Here Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 17,918 Akron, Ohio	A local shop cut mine for $50, best $50 I ever spent. I don't have to touch the heads to install or remove the tray. 5327602-Indyvalleyplate.jpg (133 downloads) 1970 Challenger, all aluminum 528 Hemi, HDK suspension, Tremec 5 speed manual

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Re: can anyone cut me a indy valley cover in half? #363863 07/01/09 08:48 PM 07/01/09 08:48 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 8,064 Arlington, Texas earlybee master
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Re: can anyone cut me a indy valley cover in half? #363864 07/01/09 08:49 PM 07/01/09 08:49 PM
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dvw master Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 9,849 MI, usa	I don't know about the Hemi. But on a wedge you can cut the sealer with a Knife below the heads. Then you slide the tray back and drop it down into the valley. Tilt it and it will come out. I tapped the middle holes 3/8" in the end of the tray so I could screw long bolts in to use as handles. Doug

Re: can anyone cut me a indy valley cover in half? #363865 07/01/09 09:01 PM 07/01/09 09:01 PM
Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 7,348 Mt.Vernon ,Ohio VernMotor master
VernMotor master Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 7,348 Mt.Vernon ,Ohio	Quote: sure, i'd be happy to do it. no charge whatsoever, i'll even pay the return shipping. Wow what a great guy ! I thought of you right off the bat !

Re: can anyone cut me a indy valley cover in half? [Re: dvw] #363866 07/01/09 09:01 PM 07/01/09 09:01 PM
Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,229 In The Hills J jughed pro stock
jughed pro stock J Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,229 In The Hills	if you cut it in two, have it cut an inch or so from either side. you can remove the larger piece to make it easier to get to the lifters.

Re: can anyone cut me a indy valley cover in half? [Re: jughed] #363867 07/01/09 09:08 PM 07/01/09 09:08 PM
Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 9,910 Eighty Four, PA B G Racing master
B G Racing master Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 9,910 Eighty Four, PA	We don't cut them in half,just mill enough of the sides so that it drops between the heads.Just run it on a mill or belt sander till it drops in. We also use the one with the removable center for roller cams,don't have to break the seal at the heads to check the lifters. [IMG]http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq21/ajcasini/max_zpsdppwd9km.jpg[/IMG]

Re: can anyone cut me a indy valley cover in half? [Re: B G Racing] #363868 07/01/09 09:12 PM 07/01/09 09:12 PM
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Anonymous OP Unregistered A	Quote: We don't cut them in half,just mill enough of the sides so that it drops between the heads.Just run it on a mill or belt sander till it drops in. We also use the one with the removable center for roller cams,don't have to break the seal at the heads to check the lifters. BG, do you have provisions to cut one on a 45? how would you get the silicone to stay when you slide it in, doing it your way.

Re: can anyone cut me a indy valley cover in half? #363869 07/01/09 09:16 PM 07/01/09 09:16 PM
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Hot 340 master Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 3,396 Pa	Quote: do you have provisions to cut one on a 45? Some table bandsaws have the abilitly to tilt the table 45 degrees, just set up a straightedge to guide the plate.

Re: can anyone cut me a indy valley cover in half? #363870 07/01/09 09:20 PM 07/01/09 09:20 PM
Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 9,910 Eighty Four, PA B G Racing master
B G Racing master Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 9,910 Eighty Four, PA	Quote: Quote: We don't cut them in half,just mill enough of the sides so that it drops between the heads.Just run it on a mill or belt sander till it drops in. We also use the one with the removable center for roller cams,don't have to break the seal at the heads to check the lifters. BG, do you have provisions to cut one on a 45? how would you get the silicone to stay when you slide it in, doing it your way. We can machine anything But the best solution is like I mentioned,mill or sand the sides.You are only taking the narrow part of the champher off the distance at the top that meets the head stays the same and the bead of silicone fills the gap as usual,just make sure you get plenty at the 4 corners,we do tons of them this way.So easy a caveman can do it or even a "Fish Peddler" [IMG]http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq21/ajcasini/max_zpsdppwd9km.jpg[/IMG]

Re: can anyone cut me a indy valley cover in half? [Re: B G Racing] #363871 07/01/09 09:42 PM 07/01/09 09:42 PM
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Anonymous OP Unregistered A	Quote: Quote: Quote: We don't cut them in half,just mill enough of the sides so that it drops between the heads.Just run it on a mill or belt sander till it drops in. We also use the one with the removable center for roller cams,don't have to break the seal at the heads to check the lifters. BG, do you have provisions to cut one on a 45? how would you get the silicone to stay when you slide it in, doing it your way. We can machine anything But the best solution is like I mentioned,mill or sand the sides.You are only taking the narrow part of the champher off the distance at the top that meets the head stays the same and the bead of silicone fills the gap as usual,just make sure you get plenty at the 4 corners,we do tons of them this way.So easy a caveman can do it or even a "Fish Peddler" id really like the 45 degree cut. can you cut me one and bring it to Beavr Springs,its for the hemi and with my carb linkage kit from indy please. thanks Last edited by SUPERSTOCKRACER; 07/01/09 09:43 PM.

Re: can anyone cut me a indy valley cover in half? #363872 07/01/09 10:06 PM 07/01/09 10:06 PM
Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 9,910 Eighty Four, PA B G Racing master
B G Racing master Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 9,910 Eighty Four, PA	Quote: Quote: Quote: Quote: We don't cut them in half,just mill enough of the sides so that it drops between the heads.Just run it on a mill or belt sander till it drops in. We also use the one with the removable center for roller cams,don't have to break the seal at the heads to check the lifters. BG, do you have provisions to cut one on a 45? how would you get the silicone to stay when you slide it in, doing it your way. We can machine anything But the best solution is like I mentioned,mill or sand the sides.You are only taking the narrow part of the champher off the distance at the top that meets the head stays the same and the bead of silicone fills the gap as usual,just make sure you get plenty at the 4 corners,we do tons of them this way.So easy a caveman can do it or even a "Fish Peddler" id really like the 45 degree cut. can you cut me one and bring it to Beavr Springs,its for the hemi and with my carb linkage kit from indy please. thanks I could but it doesn't make good sence to me.Cutting it down the middle just add another seam to have leaks and now everytime you want to go into the lifter valley you have to cut 3 longitudnal beads of silicone and the two rails to unglue.Doing it the way I suggest you never have to break the seal and less silicone beads to deal with.Using the removable gasketed center for access to the lifters and still have the ability to remove the entire plate without removing the heads. [IMG]http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq21/ajcasini/max_zpsdppwd9km.jpg[/IMG]

Re: can anyone cut me a indy valley cover in half? [Re: B G Racing] #363873 07/01/09 10:20 PM 07/01/09 10:20 PM
Joined: May 2007 Posts: 446 oregon S savoyracer mopar
savoyracer mopar S Joined: May 2007 Posts: 446 oregon	Quote: Quote: Quote: We don't cut them in half,just mill enough of the sides so that it drops between the heads.Just run it on a mill or belt sander till it drops in. We also use the one with the removable center for roller cams,don't have to break the seal at the heads to check the lifters. BG, do you have provisions to cut one on a 45? how would you get the silicone to stay when you slide it in, doing it your way. We can machine anything But the best solution is like I mentioned,mill or sand the sides.You are only taking the narrow part of the champher off the distance at the top that meets the head stays the same and the bead of silicone fills the gap as usual,just make sure you get plenty at the 4 corners,we do tons of them this way.So easy a caveman can do it or even a "Fish Peddler" ...............................I stayed at a Holiday Inn last night.

Re: can anyone cut me a indy valley cover in half? #363874 07/02/09 01:16 AM 07/02/09 01:16 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 31,050 Oregon A AndyF I Win
AndyF I Win A Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 31,050 Oregon	Step up to the good stuff!

Re: can anyone cut me a indy valley cover in half? [Re: AndyF] #363875 07/02/09 07:51 AM 07/02/09 07:51 AM
Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,973 SoCal J jake4cars top fuel
jake4cars top fuel J Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,973 SoCal	Quote: Step up to the good stuff! That'a a cool piece , do you sell them, how much? Joey

Re: can anyone cut me a indy valley cover in half? [Re: jake4cars] #363876 07/02/09 08:08 AM 07/02/09 08:08 AM
Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 1,217 Wellington, FL C cudabunch pro stock
cudabunch pro stock C Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 1,217 Wellington, FL	I cant see why you want one cut when you can buy one from Andy or Indy.I have the Indy one and it works great, no leaks.

Re: can anyone cut me a indy valley cover in half? [Re: ProSport] #363877 07/02/09 10:12 AM 07/02/09 10:12 AM
Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,946 Connecticut 5126brl No more top fuel
5126brl No more top fuel Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,946 Connecticut	You would think that since Indy killed bulldog they would have started making the 2 piece cover?

Re: can anyone cut me a indy valley cover in half? [Re: jake4cars] #363878 07/02/09 10:53 AM 07/02/09 10:53 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 31,050 Oregon A AndyF I Win
AndyF I Win A Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 31,050 Oregon	You can get those billet valley plates from Mancini Racing, Hughes Engines, etc. Part number is AR182. They come with a gasket but they are also machined for an o-ring if you want to go that way. RB only though. There isn't a version for the B motor.

Re: can anyone cut me a indy valley cover in half? [Re: AndyF] #363879 07/02/09 11:47 AM 07/02/09 11:47 AM
Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 6,849 F fullmetaljacket master
fullmetaljacket master F Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 6,849	I ran the Hughes steel two piece unit and it sealed flawlessly. Just have to be patient and precise in order to get a good seal. I also used the aluminum raised bar stock to make up the distance created by the SR heads.

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