About a year ago, I posted a set of valve covers that I had questions about, that resulted in many comments on what they may be. I think now they have been identified. Thanks to Pat Lobb and his discussions with Verne Franz years ago, I feel confident now that they are the rare original valve covers for the 1961 409 production motor. There is a great back story on how I got these, but for now, I'm psyched on potentially unraveling another piece of 409 history. Pat was kind enough to research his archives and found a 1961 article with photos on the 1961 409 engine.
One the surface, these valve covers are exactly as the Hi-Po 348 valve covers. The wire looms are in the same positions. however, they, (HP 348) did not have drippers. It has also been noted that the 1961 409 did not have any decals on the VC's. They were painted only.
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One the surface, these valve covers are exactly as the Hi-Po 348 valve covers. The wire looms are in the same positions. however, they, (HP 348) did not have drippers. It has also been noted that the 1961 409 did not have any decals on the VC's. They were painted only.
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