Mad4slalom
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hi again, just in case it works I will be in exeter around teatime on tuesday .
LT1 finned rocker covers
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Mad4slalom
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My LT 1 valve covers arrived today ( Thank you Mr C) 
and after a quick polish to low bling level I think they will lift my engine bay just enough. I note they have drippers inside ,This made me wonder that as my old covers are fitted on the wrong side , the drippers would not have been dripping the oil onto the rocker gear in the best spot. There again , I believe not all covers come with drippers so maybe its not important. Maybe the LT 1 covers have them due to that motor having a solid lifter cam over a hydraulic set up on the base motor ?
Looking forward to getting in there to fit them. Thanks for all the input
and after a quick polish to low bling level I think they will lift my engine bay just enough. I note they have drippers inside ,This made me wonder that as my old covers are fitted on the wrong side , the drippers would not have been dripping the oil onto the rocker gear in the best spot. There again , I believe not all covers come with drippers so maybe its not important. Maybe the LT 1 covers have them due to that motor having a solid lifter cam over a hydraulic set up on the base motor ?Looking forward to getting in there to fit them. Thanks for all the input
Mr. Cricket
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Mad4slalom
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Thanks for that info mr C, collecting gaskets tomoz on my oxford run.
Mad4slalom
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Fitted the LT1 style covers today with new grommets and decal . On the correct sides now and looking good. Many thanks Mr C.Sounds like I may have found my xmas pressy from Mrs mad4
Mr. Cricket
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They look great but I've changed my mind so I'll 'av em back pleaseFitted the LT1 style covers today with new grommets and decal . On the correct sides now and looking good. Many thanks Mr C.
Mad4slalom
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Mad4slalom
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“Ford “ fixed or repaired daily. Could be quite apt for a 50 yo vette !
Mr. Cricket
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Doesn't look like you've fitted the front spark plug shield yet? Mine still has the SMOG stuff fitted creating additional obstructions meaning the only way for me to fit that one on mine is from underneath with a torch, telescopic mirror and a large supply of profanities and band aids..
Yours looks pretty clear in that area
Yours looks pretty clear in that area
Chuffer
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I have all of those things you refer to in my tool kit Stuart . Getting a bit low on band aids but no shortage of profanities !
Mr. Cricket
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I'm waiting on new one's arrivingI have all of those things you refer to in my tool kit Stuart . Getting a bit low on band aids but no shortage of profanities !
Mad4slalom
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yes I had a look at mine but I don't seem to have any bracketry to fit it to so will need to chase that up. I am saving the door handle job also til the mood tjes me
Mr. Cricket
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yes I had a look at mine but I don't seem to have any bracketry to fit it to so will need to chase that up. I am saving the door handle job also til the mood tjes me
That would have been a previous mechanic took them off and chucked them in the bin so he / she didn't have to fit the shield. Even more of a buggeration then as they use two exhaust manifold bolts and they're a bind to get lined up to fit the shield. Have fun