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Old 01-20-2015, 09:20 PM   #10
Monte's62
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Re: Valve cover hitting AC bracket

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Originally Posted by luvbowties View Post
A friend had the same problem with your engine going into a 1952 Chevy pickup. He had his v-cover modded to fit. The end product depends on how pretty your fabricator can heli-arc weld aluminum. It took a simple cutout--looked like a 1-cut job that required only a flat triangular fill-plate) His end result looked "factory". *BE SURE to allow for rocker clearance!
Sam
Thanks Sam, I might try to modify the ear of the bracket, or maybe even cut it off if necessary. I doubt I will modify my valve covers as welding aluminum may be a touch out of my league. Thanks for the info
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