Has anyone made a GOOD...leak-proof cover yet for this combo? I used an Indy cast plate last season..worked OK...but WAS NOT seep-proof! There is still a larger gap between the heads than is preferred! I know Hughes use to sell a valley cover,but looks to be discontinued,as of lately! Andy F.....any plans to machine,and market one of these in the near future??? Thanks for ANY info on this subject! Randy B.

use permatex ultra grey silicon

hardends up good no leaks at all

I ended up using the stock tray w/gaskets on both sides and it`s totally dry...............may not look as cool but it works.

that's what i used. never had a leak. seeya.

Thanks for the tip,Ari! Dom..can't use the stock tin gasket...my heads are cnc-ported!

You can use tin. It just takes time fittng it.

Randy...I asked the guy doing my heads the same question...He said to take a piece of 1/4" aluminum and make my own. But I do not have any tools to do it so I will be watching this!!

I've had way too much trouble in the past with the tin valley covers...oil getting "sucked-in" under the gasket! I'd much rather use a plate..and stand-alone composition gaskets..like the Hughes #3266's I just got. They're over-sized to fit ported factory-sized port windows! I trial-fitted one on my Eddy's last night..not much trimming to do at all! Looks like they're going to work well! I'll post a pic of the match shortly! If I can't find a plate with a closer-tolerence fit to the head...I'll just use the Indy plate again!

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He said to take a piece of 1/4" aluminum and make my own. But I do not have any tools to do it

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Well I don't know what you'd do different with 1/4" aluminum than what the Indy cover is but if you wanted to try, all you need is a decent tablesaw and a sharp carbide blade. The blade will go through the aluminum like butter.

It boggles my mind that no one has made a valley cover specifically for these heads! Obviously there is a market for it.

No kiddin' Chuck! I believe Hughes made a couple different styles for this application..but remember hearing complaints of them leaking! I'm surprised Andy F. doesn't manufacture one! There are a LOT of Edelbrock RPM users out there! Andy...hope you read this!

Hello,

I have a few of AndyF's pieces and would certainly add that one if he made it to my combo.

Damon

Thanks,Damon! Andy's products look to be top notch in quality,and finish! I'm going to PM him..pick his brain a little bit!

Randy, I can make them. CNC cut plates... Let me know, I can make one and send it with the decals you ordered

-Kenny

Kenny..that would be GREAT! I assume you have a 440 block and heads to test-fit with! The gap should be minimal on the plate-to-head fitment,for a leak-proof seal! Please keep me informed on this,Buddy! How's the weather been up there in Alberta?...COLD,I bet! Randy

We just used an Indy plate and welded it to the bottom of my intake

Right on buddy! It's been mild around here this winter, I just took the summer tires off my daily driver last week, and it was because I got a flat. LOL. It is currently 33 deg F right now. Hardly any snow so far. Which is good for me because I have a problem not lowering everything I drive haha.

Tow rig....