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That I should not cut my Indy valley plate lengthwise in half. The plate fits under the Indy heads, and the only way to remove it, is either take off a head, or unbolt everything off the front of the engine, and slide it forward. I was thinking that I can make it a two piece valley plate, and it would simply lift out, then I can remove my lifters easily to be checked out. Then to reinstall, simply run a silicone bead down the joint and it will be good until next time. Anything wrong with this thought?



The plate will come out as a one piece. Slide it slightly rearward, drop the front of the plate into the valley twist to one side and remove. I also tap the center holes in the plate 3/8",screw a bolt in till snug against the block. Helps break the seal at the front and rear china walls.
Doug