Keith Eickert Patented Easy Adjust 2-Piece Valve Cover System
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06-25-2008, 08:11 PM
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Running Pro-1 heads and CMI Headers from my HP500 EFI, the Valve covers look great but cant get them off with out removing the studes, should I drill the hole and just use bolts or find a way to fasten the "wing nut" to the stud, have you come across this issue.
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No sir I am sorry to say these valve covers will only accommodate shaft mount style roller rockers. They will also accommodate a narrow body style stainless roller rocker arm like available from Crower cams or Comp Cams. The real killer to the deal is old conventional stud girdles and poly locks they do not represent enough height to work.
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The 500 EFI OEM header is very tight compared to standard CMI elbow tops. The stud should be attached to the wing nut. Is the wing nut coming off without the stud?
06-28-2008, 06:24 AM
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Yes, I assumed normal operation was to remove the wing nut and lift the valve covers off the studs, how do I attach the wing nut to the studs, is their a problem with just drilling the holes slightly larger and using stainless bolts. By the way they do look great and have no leaks, will post pic's
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Yes, I assumed normal operation was to remove the wing nut and lift the valve covers off the studs, how do I attach the wing nut to the studs, is their a problem with just drilling the holes slightly larger and using stainless bolts. By the way they do look great and have no leaks, will post pic's
07-03-2008, 08:52 AM
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I have stud girdles and they fit fine on the Scorpion's 540's. The ones on there were purchased in 2000, don't leak at all, and I purchased another pair to put on the Black Thunder when I work on those motors. The girdle number was PF 13602-1, whatever that means. If you want, I could call my engine builder to see what make that is.
Do you know what heads and rockers were used in addition to the Crane stud girdles (13602-1)?
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07-03-2008, 12:15 PM
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The Pyramid covers will work with many stud girdles Crane, Comp Cams, and Webster with minor clearancing. I have noticed on aftermarket cylinder heads with a rolled exhaust valve angle and large 1.625 valve springs that additional clearancing is required they are very tight on the bottom side due to the canted exhaust valve angle just an FYI. Thanks for the inquiry
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