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Any "reviews" of 440 Source fabricated valve covers?
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06/03/15 03:34 PM
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I have the same Indy no-logo cast covers for my Victors that I used w/ my Stage VIs. However, if I need more rocker arm clearance w/ the Victors, I was looking at the fabricated covers that 440 Source lists here. Any feedback on fit, construction, leakage issues / concerns, etc., is appreciated. Thanks. - Brad
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Re: Any "reviews" of 440 Source fabricated valve covers?
[Re: BradH]
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06/03/15 03:38 PM
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I have a set on my Indy SRs and I haven't had any issues. They're pretty well-constructed and they fit pretty well (no leaks).
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Re: Any "reviews" of 440 Source fabricated valve covers?
[Re: BradH]
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06/03/15 11:48 PM
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Had a pair on my ol 440. Fit snug and nice.
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Re: Any "reviews" of 440 Source fabricated valve covers?
[Re: moparlifer]
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On victor heads with offset rockers, mine hit the pan rail and had to be ground for clearance and I lost a lot of sealing area when done! The description on the page I linked above does mention needing to clearance the rail for Victor heads, so not a surprise. I know some rockers would make that more of an issue than others. EDIT: What about distributor clearance w/ those covers on Victor heads?
Last edited by BradH; 06/04/15 04:49 PM.
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Re: Any "reviews" of 440 Source fabricated valve covers?
[Re: BradH]
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06/04/15 07:09 PM
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On victor heads with offset rockers, mine hit the pan rail and had to be ground for clearance and I lost a lot of sealing area when done! The description on the page I linked above does mention needing to clearance the rail for Victor heads, so not a surprise. I know some rockers would make that more of an issue than others. EDIT: What about distributor clearance w/ those covers on Victor heads? My valve covers are procomp which are similar. I also had to clearance the flange so they would drop straight down over the studs without hitting the HS rockers. I use and re-use Felpro blue stripe cork gaskets on valve covers and oil pan with no sealer and no leaks. I use an MSD distributor without issue. Those 440Source covers do look nice with thicker flanges!
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