Valley Cover for low deck (9 inch) R-3 Block

Posted By: 340Cuda

Valley Cover for low deck (9 inch) R-3 Block - 07/11/12 03:14 AM

I have a Mopar valley cover that could be cut down to work on a low block, however I would rather save it for a 9.56 block I have.

Does anyone sell a ready to run valley cover for a R-3 with a 9" deck?

Thanks,
Bill

Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Valley Cover for low deck (9 inch) R-3 Block - 07/11/12 04:41 AM

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I have a Mopar valley cover that could be cut down to work on a low block, however I would rather save it for a 9.56 block I have.

Does anyone sell a ready to run valley cover for a R-3 with a 9" deck?

Thanks,
Bill

I couldnt find any to buy... so I milled my own 3/8
thick but milled the center out thinner

Posted By: tubtar

Re: Valley Cover for low deck (9 inch) R-3 Block - 07/11/12 11:49 AM

Try Ryan @ Shady Dell......he occasionally pops out a few of these.

Posted By: 340Cuda

Re: Valley Cover for low deck (9 inch) R-3 Block - 07/13/12 06:59 PM

Thanks John, I'll check with Ryan.
Bill

Posted By: 340Cuda

Re: Valley Cover for low deck (9 inch) R-3 Block - 07/13/12 07:01 PM

Mike,
So a flat plate will seal okay, it does not need to be angled on the head side like the Mopar part?
Thanks,
Bill

Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Valley Cover for low deck (9 inch) R-3 Block - 07/13/12 07:49 PM

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Mike,
So a flat plate will seal okay, it does not need to be angled on the head side like the Mopar part?
Thanks,
Bill

It needs the angle... I milled each side to give me
the proper width so it lays on each head and the top
of the valley
I should have taken a pic when I had it finished but
I forgot

Posted By: DakFink

Re: Valley Cover for low deck (9 inch) R-3 Block - 07/13/12 08:47 PM

Also try Bondo-Bob at Bobs Pro Fab in Sycamore OH.

He has made a few as needed.

Posted By: 340Cuda

Re: Valley Cover for low deck (9 inch) R-3 Block - 07/14/12 02:02 PM

Thanks Kenny!
Thanks Mike!

Posted By: SB412DUSTER

Re: Valley Cover for low deck (9 inch) R-3 Block - 07/14/12 02:27 PM

I made mine out of 1/8 aluminum but later had to put screws in the sides to help keep it sealed to the head

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Posted By: 340Cuda

Re: Valley Cover for low deck (9 inch) R-3 Block - 07/18/12 03:37 AM

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I made mine out of 1/8 aluminum but later had to put screws in the sides to help keep it sealed to the head

Thanks, I understand Kent Ritter makes them but I have not had time to call him yet.
Bill

Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Valley Cover for low deck (9 inch) R-3 Block - 07/18/12 04:06 AM

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I made mine out of 1/8 aluminum but later had to put screws in the sides to help keep it sealed to the head

The first one I made was 1/8" alum it started leaking
also thats when I made the 3/8" billet one