My "NEW" Z-11 Valve Covers

[Phalen409]

I could not use the original valve covers with the drippers on the Z-11 build that McQuillen is doing for me. The roller cam system will hit the drippers without modifications and I ain't messing with the originals.
I purchased the raw steel units from ShowCars and used the original as the pattern. Real pleased with the end result. A little softening of the corners, paint and put'em on!

 

[BSL409]

They look nice but when I was talking to Carl today am not real sure these will fit with that new 750lift cam he has for your engine

 

[Phalen409]

They look nice but when I was talking to Carl today am not real sure these will fit with that new 750lift cam he has for your engine

Yea.....he said he may have to machine the rocker arm lock nuts to get the covers to sit down on the heads!! ....At least it will idle nice......

 

[Dick MacKenzie]

These might help.

I think Carl Bucks had some made up. Not sure if he has any now though.

 

[La Hot Rods]

I don't know why but this picture played tricks on me.

 

[Phalen409]

Dick,
BSL409 is pulling everybody's leg. Absolutely no 750 lift cam (hell, do they even make'em?)
We are sure the valve covers that I made without drippers will fit fine. The original Z-11 push rod guide plates had been rounded long ago to fit non -Z valve covers.

 

[409envy]

Nice work Dennis. Coming along nicely!

 

[Phil Reed]

Yo Jack Wagon........how ya going to clean them for painting?????????????? Inquiring minds want to know!!!!

FYI.........the rubber on the spark plug looms was put on after the valve covers were painted.

 

[Phalen409]

The raw steel valve covers from Show Cars comes with an oily residue all over them. AND,..... Mr. Reed, with the spark plug looms were already dipped!!!

At any rate, here's how I cleaned them for painting!!!



And yes Phil, that is our dishwasher! Fast cycle with "no spot" detergent.

 

[63impalass409]

How do cylinder heads do in the dish washer? Shhhh don't tell the wife!!

 

[yellow wagon]

WOW! I would never get away with that. That oil has to get everywhere....I would be careful eating off plates that have been cleaned in there. Can you sanitize that thing really good after cleaning parts in it?

 

[Phalen409]

WOW! I would never get away with that. That oil has to get everywhere....I would be careful eating off plates that have been cleaned in there. Can you sanitize that thing really good after cleaning parts in it?

Carb Cleaner

 

[303Radar]

Carb Cleaner

Could also use disc brake cleaner.

 

[jdk971]

Could also use disc brake cleaner.

how do you tell the good brake cleaner from the bad. last can i got a couple of years ago did not seem
like the old stuff. someone told me they had to change the formula because the epa. jim

 

[blkss64]

Yes the EPA has forced changes to all kinds of automotive chemicals. Not pushing any brand but I use 3M brake cleaner. It cleans well
and does not leave a residue. It also does not smell as bad as most other brands I have used. It works for me.

Jon

 

[boxerdog]

Try living in California. Nothing works here lol!

 

[jdk971]

was acetone the main ingredient? jim

 

[409envy]

I think the main ingredient was Chlorinated Solvents like TCE/TCA... nasty stuff but it works!

 

[oldskydog]

Autozone brake cleaner is great stuff.

 

[303Radar]

What about Acetone or Isopropanol Alcohol?