Posted By: PurpleBeeper
Cheap Valve Covers for Isky Rocker Clearance? Big Block - 05/12/18 08:07 PM
I have Isky rockers on my 440 & I stupidly cut out the baffles to clear the rocker arm adjusters. Does anyone know where I can find some inexpensive valve covers (with baffles) to clear these rockers? I'm sucking oil through the PCV now
THANK YOU!
Posted By: R/T1968R/T
Re: Cheap Valve Covers for Isky Rocker Clearance? Big Block - 05/13/18 01:13 AM
I have Iskys on mine with stock valve covers with no problems. There is a good chance you have the wrong length adjusting screw. Do you have a picture?
Posted By: PurpleBeeper
Re: Cheap Valve Covers for Isky Rocker Clearance? Big Block - 05/13/18 01:18 AM
Unfortunately, I don't have a picture. They are on the insured/running/licensed car now & I was "hoping" not to take apart the engine until I had solved the problem and had the parts in-hand to put it back together immediately.
The valve covers are stock 1970 & the adjuster are the ones that came with the Isky rockers arms when I bought them new in about 1985 if that helps.
Posted By: Lee446
Re: Cheap Valve Covers for Isky Rocker Clearance? Big Block - 05/13/18 03:56 PM
I have used the Edelbrock steel covers with my Isky's for the same problem you have. They are about $55 from Summit or Mancini and are far superior to the factory ones.
Posted By: jbc426
Re: Cheap Valve Covers for Isky Rocker Clearance? Big Block - 05/13/18 08:47 PM
My buddy had a similar problem. We used a push-in breather with a nipple on it and added a short length of rubber hose to the nipple. The PCV valve then plugged into the short hose.
It doesn't look bad, and it worked like a charm.
Posted By: lewtot184
Re: Cheap Valve Covers for Isky Rocker Clearance? Big Block - 05/13/18 10:32 PM
the summit chrome covers are taller and cheap. I use them without issue.
Posted By: PurpleBeeper
Re: Cheap Valve Covers for Isky Rocker Clearance? Big Block - 05/14/18 02:18 AM
Hey Lee, do you mean these ones at summit listed as "stock height"?
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/edl-4493/overview/make/plymouthLew, do you mean these stamped Summit brand ones also listed as "stock height"? Do they clear Isky's or something similar?
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-g3331/overview/make/plymouthTHANKS GUYS!
Posted By: lewtot184
Re: Cheap Valve Covers for Isky Rocker Clearance? Big Block - 05/14/18 03:19 AM
that's the ones. they are noticeably taller than stock, are baffled, and made of heavier steel than factory. they're about 1/2"+ taller than stock. the only other alternative would be a tall cast alum; more $$$$.