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Originally Posted by kyle_blake View Post
I have some 69 chrome valve covers off a 69 grand prix 360 hp 428 cid that has no drip rails at all, nothing inside them.
Engines which were assembled before the oil drippers were welded to the valve covers used a separate oil dripper piece which attached to two center head bolts with threaded heads.

It's not uncommon for people to have tossed the oil drippers - so your situation isn't unique.

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I was hoping to try those ones on my #64 heads that have H.S. 1.65 rockers. and chevy screw in studs. hopefully they fit, i feel like changing it up.
The only variable is how tall those rocker studs are, if standard height valve covers fit, then OE valve covers should fit as well.

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I wonder , do people still use cork gaskets? What is the alternative ?
There is nothing wrong with cork;
The principal benefit to rubber valve cover gaskets is that they can be re-used.

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1970 Formula 400
Carousel Red paint on Black standard interior
A no-engine, no-transmission, no-wheel option car.
Quite likely one of few '70 Muncie three speed Formula 400's left.


1991 Grand Am: 14.4 @ 93.7mph (DA corrected) (retired DD, stock appearing)
2009 Cobalt SS: 13.9 @ 103mph (current DD; makes something north of 300hp & 350ft/lbs)
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