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In order to avoid overtightening the valve cover nuts, I found that cutting a piece of hose the exact length required and slipping it over the studs, the valve cover seals nicely and the top of the cover won't get depressed too far.
 

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In order to avoid overtightening the valve cover nuts, I found that cutting a piece of hose the exact length required and slipping it over the studs, the valve cover seals nicely and the top of the cover won't get depressed too far.
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Interesting. The next trick will be to find a cover that hasn't already been warped by over-tightening.
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Interesting. The next trick will be to find a cover that hasn't already been warped by over-tightening.
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That's exactly why I decided to come up with a solution. After hammering mine back into original, it seemed logical to support it from below. The hose also seals the hole very nicely and keeps oil from creeping up and out.
 
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I like it, especially the way it seals from the back. I guess you would have to get the size close, but probably just with in a ¼ inch to make sure the valve cover gasket works on the outside. I will try it.
 
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Why didn't I think of that ??!!
I went to the trouble of removing the stud, trimming enough threads off to put adequate pressure with a SS acorn nut.
When the acorn nut bottoms out,I know I'm good. A rubber backed flat washer keeps the oil in but I'm going to use your trick anyway.
Frank
 
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