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6-cylinder alloy valve cover
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Re: 6 cycl alloy valve cover?
If you upgrade to alloy, you can use the original steel one for a rocker cover racer. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFofChlA53I
If you upgrade to alloy, you can use the original steel one for a rocker cover racer. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFofChlA53I
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All I can tell you is that this one was on my engine when I bought the car almost 20 years ago. So I kept it. It is solid as a rock, seals like a submarine, has no flex and will get shiny if you want it that way. Can't see any reason to use a tin one ever again.
All I can tell you is that this one was on my engine when I bought the car almost 20 years ago. So I kept it. It is solid as a rock, seals like a submarine, has no flex and will get shiny if you want it that way. Can't see any reason to use a tin one ever again.
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Ray Juncal's finned 4 & 6 cyl covers are the best. See:
https://www.pbase.com/mdlempert/juncal
Contact info there.
Ray Juncal's finned 4 & 6 cyl covers are the best. See:
https://www.pbase.com/mdlempert/juncal
Contact info there.
tahoe healey
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I personally do not consider it an "upgrade". It is just bling. I happen to like the looks of the fluted one.
I personally do not consider it an "upgrade". It is just bling. I happen to like the looks of the fluted one.
Hangtown Healey
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I have been looking for an old add for mine. Probably marketed by Hollywood Sport Cars.This picture is of the 4 cylinder version.
I have been looking for an old add for mine. Probably marketed by Hollywood Sport Cars.This picture is of the 4 cylinder version.
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I have an early (see thumbnail) AL cover on my 100 which has 9 fins versus 10 in Ray's design. I have heard that they were sold by JC Whitney back in the day. In any case I would recommend getting one of Ray's as it will definitely add bling if not speed.
I have an early (see thumbnail) AL cover on my 100 which has 9 fins versus 10 in Ray's design. I have heard that they were sold by JC Whitney back in the day. In any case I would recommend getting one of Ray's as it will definitely add bling if not speed.
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This is an aftermarket accessory one offered a long time ago but I don't know who made it either. I have the same one on my Healey. You are missing the breather style oil filter cap.
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I don't know the origin of the valve cover Red57 pictures but the early finned covers such as the one on my car were flat on top whereas Ray's covers have a rocker to them.
I don't know the origin of the valve cover Red57 pictures but the early finned covers such as the one on my car were flat on top whereas Ray's covers have a rocker to them.
red57
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Patrick, I would really like to see a picture of a correct filler cap - the one I have is what came with it when I bought it used. My cap is not a vent/breather but seals with a cork gasket.
Michael, That's interesting because mine has a distinct crown from front to rear which I really like. Isn't that the point of bling, something you like.
To the original questions, I don't think it's really an 'improvement" but I do like them.
Dave
Patrick, I would really like to see a picture of a correct filler cap - the one I have is what came with it when I bought it used. My cap is not a vent/breather but seals with a cork gasket.
Michael, That's interesting because mine has a distinct crown from front to rear which I really like. Isn't that the point of bling, something you like.
To the original questions, I don't think it's really an 'improvement" but I do like them.
Dave
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Mine's the same as vette's; bought it through Moss Motors around 1984. Since this picture was taken, I replaced the mounting hdwr w/stainless steel pieces.
Mine's the same as vette's; bought it through Moss Motors around 1984. Since this picture was taken, I replaced the mounting hdwr w/stainless steel pieces.
Keoke
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Any one suggested above that fits your fancy combined with a silicone sealing gasket can eliminate valve cover oil leaks for life.
Any one suggested above that fits your fancy combined with a silicone sealing gasket can eliminate valve cover oil leaks for life.
andrea
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The aluminum valve cover solved my problems, happened with 2 steel covers- hole- distortion bad planarity-oil arrived at my windshield and silicone sealing gasket reduced the problems but don't solve it completely- the choice ca be at personal taste or economical - ribbed cover have more dissipation power
My choice (I don't remember if from AH Spare or A Head 4) was for simplicity economy and availability
https://photos.app.goo.gl/2p61qM5sHZcRD7u22
The aluminum valve cover solved my problems, happened with 2 steel covers- hole- distortion bad planarity-oil arrived at my windshield and silicone sealing gasket reduced the problems but don't solve it completely- the choice ca be at personal taste or economical - ribbed cover have more dissipation power
My choice (I don't remember if from AH Spare or A Head 4) was for simplicity economy and availability
https://photos.app.goo.gl/2p61qM5sHZcRD7u22
Hangtown Healey
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In Southern Cal in the late 70's, an old guy named Walt had the patterns so a few more could be made for Association members. I got one then. They could well have been made by Moon once.
In Southern Cal in the late 70's, an old guy named Walt had the patterns so a few more could be made for Association members. I got one then. They could well have been made by Moon once.