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Old 11-27-2006, 04:18 AM
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hi everybody,
i'm searching valve covers to put on my 400 in my 1969 firebird convertible, that can clear ERSON roller rockers and that don't hit the original brake booster.
the original is too short and my set of tall chrome is too high.
i think EDELBROCK elite, or maybe ???????
what do you have ?

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Old 11-27-2006, 11:05 AM
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How about using Valve cover spacers?
Check the Valve Cover spacer thread in the for sale section

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Old 11-27-2006, 12:52 PM
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yes i can use valve spacer but my original valve covers are not clean so i must buy new valve covers AND valve spacer
better new valve covers with the right size if i can find them........

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Old 11-28-2006, 03:47 AM
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I remember your question being asked not too long ago on these forums, with lots of responses. Did you search the old threads?

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Old 11-28-2006, 11:52 AM
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thanks PONTIAC JACK
i've made a seaRch and found nothing real good
i can turn the question in a different way

is a M/T or HOLLEY or EDELBROCK ELITE can clear alu roller rockers ?

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Old 11-28-2006, 12:05 PM
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NONE of the cast covers are going to clear EVERY aluminum rocker without using thick gaskets and/or trimming the rockers to clear the cast in reliefs for the retaining bolts. You are going to have to commit to a pair and make them fit.

For example Harlan Sharps are quite wide on the pusrod end requiring grinding/rounding the ends near the interference areas. some alloy rockers are smaller and may only require thick V-cover gaskets to clear.

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Old 11-28-2006, 12:19 PM
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These will work! They will clear ANY rocker. And they are cast aluminum. These in the pic are $105
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what about having A/C too? will they fit?

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Old 11-28-2006, 12:53 PM
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thanks MR ken brewer
what is the size ? height ?
how much to send it to FRANCE with USPS airmail parcel post (zip 17290) ?

just see pics of your engine at pacificperfromance website and i think that you maybe have a big big laugh when you saw my engine on his home made break-in stand in my garden


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Old 11-29-2006, 02:55 PM
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Old 11-29-2006, 08:35 PM
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One cannot always expect the builders who frequent this site to read every post. It is always best to email the builder/supplier directly.

Ace can be contacted via his website: http://www.pacificperformanceracing.com/contact-us.html

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this is a good thread. i too am in the market for valve covers that will clear roller rockers. mine are comp red 1.65's. i was looking at the set by tin indian performance. will they clear the brake booster and can they be put on before the engine is in the car?

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These will work! They will clear ANY rocker. And they are cast aluminum. These in the pic are $105
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try to send form but it doesn't work
is there an e-mail address that works ?

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be patient for the answer, or try again



spacers are not a good solution cause it's as expensive as valve cover themselves and you could have twice more leaks.

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try to send form but it doesn't work
is there an e-mail address that works ?
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