[sierra_gold]

I snatched up some moroso sbc valve covers on Craigslist at a very good deal, but when I put them on my 265 (with 283 power pack heads) the bottom flange was to large. Are all sbc valve covers not the same? I'm aware that earlier ones where staggered, that's not the issue here.


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[Toba-Dude R.I.P. 6-24-2020]

I snatched up some moroso sbc valve covers on Craigslist at a very good deal, but when I put them on my 265 (with 283 power pack heads) the bottom flange was to large. Are all sbc valve covers not the same? I'm aware that earlier ones where staggered, that's not the issue here.


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Try turning them around (back to front)

 

[BADD55]

I snatched up some moroso sbc valve covers on Craigslist at a very good deal, but when I put them on my 265 (with 283 power pack heads) the bottom flange was to large. Are all sbc valve covers not the same? I'm aware that earlier ones where staggered, that's not the issue here. :bowtieb:Hey SG, are you sure the covers are for a small block chevy?----And when you say the bottom flange is to large, do you mean to wide or what?-----Just need more info, to solve this puzzle!!---Sometimes if the deal is to good, there is always something wrong!!---milton:driver:


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[sierra_gold]

It's too wide, and interferes with the exhaust manifold. And yes I'm sure! It's just that the bottom of the valve cover sticks far beyond the cylinder head


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[topdog]

aluminum valve covers interfering with intake manifold is a common occurrence. Thick valve cover gaskets are available to help with this or you can grind some clearance .

 

[sierra_gold]

Thanks to all for the replys!


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[BADD55]

:bowtieb:Ok, I think this maybe the problem, I don't know which style moroso VC you have, but a lot of the early ones were bad to warp between the lower set of holes, when stamped out,"or made"!!-- Sometimes you have to put them in a vice, with some shop towels on each side of the cover and squeeze the sides of the cover together, to fit!!---Don't ask me how I know this!!---Without seeing the covers, this is all I can think of!!--- I hope this helped!!---Best of luck!!---:driver:milton

 

[Pops @ Tri-5.com]

One of two things, IMHO...You either need thicker gaskets or reliefs cut on the intake manifold side.

 

[hotrodg726]

his problem seems to be the exhaust side. the moroso covers may not fir with stock exhaust manifolds as they run right along the cover rail.