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SBC modified Valve Cover for valve lash adjustment - $150 (Springfield)
condition:
like new
make / manufacturer:
Custom
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Modified Chevrolet SBC steel Valve Cover for eliminating oil splash while setting valve lash with the engine running. I used a post 1959 (symmetrical bolt spacing) Valve Cover as a core for this project. Is installed in place of one of the vehicle's valve covers with the gasket in place.
Steel rocker arm Drip Fingers. Clipped onto the stock rocker arms over the pushrod hole of one cylinder head to control oil spray while setting valve lash with the engine running.
Both items above are used together to complete valve lash adjustment on ONE head at a time. Do NOT remove the second valve cover until the first side is complete and reassembled with the stock valve cover.
Price is for both items.
Notes:
The engine should be running and warmed up completely so that it idles at the speed setting from the carburetor. Before any work is done, the idle speed should now be lowered so that the engine will still idle smoothly without stumbling. The engine is shut off and ONE valve cover is removed with the gasket remaining in place.
8 drip fingers are clipped onto the rocker arms. The modified valve cover should now be installed. It is best to use Spring, Valve Cover Hold Downs to reduce chances of distorting the valve cover flange. See last three photos in Images. They are also Posted on Craigslist. NOT included in above price.
Do NOT overtighten the screws or nuts.
The adjustment of valve lash can now be performed in the standard method. Do NOT use a wire type gage tool for valve lash adjustment (this is best for spark plug gap only). Use a steel BLADE type of tool.
To simplify the process, I set all of the intakes together followed by all of the exhaust. Do not have to keep changing gage thickness blades.