if i take off my valve covers, can i expect to have oil spill out all of my engine?
Not if the engine is cool (hasn't been run for a little while).Just have a rag handy for a drop or two,but it's not a messy job.Use rubber coated steel gaskets,not the cork ones.
ok thank you. i just bought a pair of cobra valve covers from ford racing. they look pretty cool. i'll take a pic once they are in the car
I want a pair of those myself.I have to wait until my new heads are finished at the machine shop,though.There's a G I A N T swapmeet this Saturday my friend and I are going to.I hope to find a pair there.I have to watch the budget since paint,tail pipes,and window tint are on the "to do" list.
I had a few small drops but I did mine in the cold.
Use the gaskets Vinnie suggests. I did the same thing awhile back. You may also need a intake spacer for possible clearance issues. I installed one while things were apart. I did not try without it but it looks like there could be clearance issues if it is not used.
I have the Cobra manifold and the Cobra valve covers with no spacer. The throttle body linkage bracket touches the valve cover a bit but really isn't an issue.
There wont be any oil run out if it is cold
It's tight.If it's to tight ,skip the gaskets,Use thin black silicone.
Retourqe want's in awhile.shiznit I have old 70's aluminum covers.
Wont fit my rig.With a spacer they will fit.
No they won't the 1-7's .mess them up,For sale maybe?