Material :
Chrome steel , triple plated Copper /
Nickel / Chrome,
With Phenolic Plastic Emblems.
Emblems :
approximately 1/8" thick and
are ,heat and fuel resistant .They are adhered with a
thermal adhesive then baked @ 260 degrees to set the emblem
in place and cannot be removed without damaging them
Thickness : These valve covers are stamped from
approximately .040 thick steel.
Application :
Big Block Ford 429 and 460 engines
Restrictions
:
Some 429 and 460s will need
5/16 valve cover gaskets to clear factory rocker arms
Valve Covers :
This set is factory height . Each valve cover has one hole in it
for accessories. They CANNOT
be run with aftermarket roller rockers
Baffled : YES, these valve covers come with steel
baffles in each
Gaskets : NO, these do not come with gaskets, Any
Quality gasket made for the your engine will work on
these valve covers
Valve Cover Accessories :
Hold downs, breathers,
PCV valves etc. DO NOT come with the valve covers but can
be located on the left side links on this page and
purchased separately . Each valve cover has 7 mounting
holes so you will need 14, bolts or spreaders etc. when
ordering for this set
Installation tips : When tightening your valve cover
start on the low side and tighten in a cross pattern to
the correct torque spec . Do not over tighten the valve
covers when installing them!
Comments :
If you would like this
as a combo kit meaning valve cover and a 14 inch air
cleaner use MCC62377
If you would like plain chrome valve covers
without emblems use part number MCC106
All MotorChrome part numbers
can be pulled up by typing the MCC# into the search box