crane 1.7's installed, now need help on valve covers

Coupe50h · 11-11-2002, 07:10 PM

what exactly do i need to do to clear the rockers with stock valve covers? i have tools, grinders, i took the baffle out in the pass side, is that all i need to do, need quick help. thnx in advance

JaxTheDJ · 11-11-2002, 07:59 PM

Get the double thick gaskets also,they add another 3/8 clearance,with 1.7's it will be close.

87gt17815 · 11-11-2002, 09:53 PM

all you have to do is gring the casting posts off of the vavle covers. You do not need to grind the ones with the bolt holes just make everything flush inside exept the were the bolt holes are.

Old Guy with 87 GT · 11-12-2002, 06:50 AM

coupe ....i have crane 1.7s on mine ......with a stock cam i didn't have to do anything but remove the baffle

when you remove the baffle though ,you have to do somthing to keep the oil from splashing up to the vac line attached to the filler neck.........i've heard it said that it'll suck oil in the intake some

i just moddified the origanal baffle (bfh and drill),put it back on ...
no other modifacations were needed

briand · 11-12-2002, 12:08 PM

all i did was remove the baffle and it worked great for me. i also have a crane 2031 and i still do not have problems

Chevysucks · 11-13-2002, 09:01 AM

when i put my crane 1.7's on i put tall motorsports covers on and they hit the bottom of the intake manifold so i put on a 1 inch spacer and it is still close but its good.

Coupe50h · 11-14-2002, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Old Guy with 87 GT
coupe ....i have crane 1.7s on mine ......with a stock cam i didn't have to do anything but remove the baffle

when you remove the baffle though ,you have to do somthing to keep the oil from splashing up to the vac line attached to the filler neck.........i've heard it said that it'll suck oil in the intake some

i just moddified the origanal baffle (bfh and drill),put it back on ...
no other modifacations were needed

Wish i read this before i did the job, well no oil being consumed so far, so i'll keep an eye out, i just removed the baffle, no problems, but as you can see from my other post, im happy with them, hopefully i'll just save for some taller covers, and swap the intake for something better.

11-11-2002, 07:10 PM	#1
Coupe50h Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: SanAntonio, Tx Posts: 957	crane 1.7's installed, now need help on valve covers what exactly do i need to do to clear the rockers with stock valve covers? i have tools, grinders, i took the baffle out in the pass side, is that all i need to do, need quick help. thnx in advance __________________ X-Texas highway patrol ssp 1990 coupe - exploder Gt-40 iron heads, Explorer intake, 19 lber's. E-cam. crane 1.7 rollers. 190fp. 75mm maf. 65mm tb, tubular subframe connectors, mac cai, Asp crank pulley, T-5, king cobra clutch, flowtech 1-5/8 unequals, mac X-pipe Frpp driveshaft, lakewood Lca's. race weight 3,160 12.69 @ 107.35, 1.71 60' 26x8.5 drag's 3.90 gear 13.20 @ 106.91 - 235/60/15 firestones 2.3 60' 3.27 gear

11-11-2002, 07:59 PM	#2
JaxTheDJ Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Jacksonville,Fla. Posts: 134	Get the double thick gaskets also,they add another 3/8 clearance,with 1.7's it will be close. __________________ Jack 1989 Mustang LX: Converted to Carb.650 AED Holley DP,Weiand Stealth Intake,Edelbrock Performer RPM Aluminum Heads,Hooker Super Comps, Ground Pounder Uppers and Lowers,Moroso Drag Springs,NEW COMP Xtreme Energy Cam and 1.6 RR. ,a few other goodies.*** New 1/4 times-12.50 1987 SC GT ( fast as hell) 2001 Powerstroke Tow Vehicle 1989 Coupe. Sometimes when you cry,no one sees your tears.......... Sometimes when you are happy,no one sees your smile......... But,FART just ONE time..........

11-12-2002, 06:50 AM	#4
Old Guy with 87 GT Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Posts: 379	coupe ....i have crane 1.7s on mine ......with a stock cam i didn't have to do anything but remove the baffle when you remove the baffle though ,you have to do somthing to keep the oil from splashing up to the vac line attached to the filler neck.........i've heard it said that it'll suck oil in the intake some i just moddified the origanal baffle (bfh and drill),put it back on ... no other modifacations were needed __________________ the "not so old",old guy 87 Mustang GT T-top >hanlon t-5, pro 5.0, centerforce clutch ,adj. cable/quatrant ,3.27s ,full 2 1/2 ex(off road H) adj. reg. ,e-cam ,70mm TB, cobra intake ,1.7rr ,ported/milled e7ets w/crane springs ,306 balaced/decked short block w/speed pro forged flat top pistons ...257rwhp/302rwt best et 13.7@102 (4/11 ) '80 Capri (future project,currently collecting parts for 351 moter)

11-12-2002, 12:08 PM	#5
briand Registered Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Jackson, LA Posts: 264	all i did was remove the baffle and it worked great for me. i also have a crane 2031 and i still do not have problems __________________ GT-40X heads(58cc), Cobra upper and lower, 75 mm Bullet, Moroso fenderwell induction, FRPP 65mm TB, 24# injectors, black magic electric fan, phenolic spacer, 1.7 crane cobra roller rockers, crane 2031, BBK 1 5/8 equal length hearders, 2.5 inch off road pipe, 2.5 flowmaster catback, FMS 3.55 gears, T5-Z transmission, FRPP aluminum driveshaft, svo heavy duty clutch, mcleod bullet proff bellhousing, BBK adjustable cluth quadrant, hurst billet shifter, lakewood subframes, BBK strut tower brace, BBK 2pt lower cross bar, FMS 190 lph fuel pump, crane ps91 coil, FMS street pulleys, and 300+ race wires. All thanks goes to my wife sheri, jason, jeff, robby, my dad and all others you helped contribute. most importantly GOD!!!

11-13-2002, 09:01 AM	#6
Chevysucks Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Stroudsburg, PA, USA Posts: 150	when i put my crane 1.7's on i put tall motorsports covers on and they hit the bottom of the intake manifold so i put on a 1 inch spacer and it is still close but its good. __________________ 88 Stang 306 ci. GT Mustang heads- ported and polished/milled---Soon to be AFR 185cc 1.7 crane roller rockers/extra hardened pushrods FRPP X-303 Cam Stock Intake-1 inch intake spacer BBK Cold Air Induction Stock Injectors--going to 24 pounders BBK Full Length Headers Mac 2.5 inch Cat-Back 8 Point Cage Sub Frame Connectors World Class T-5 Steeda Shift Cable,Quadrant,Firewall adjuster King Cobra Clutch Pro 5.0 Shifter Alunimum Driveshaft/ Drive shaft loop Kenny Brown suspension 3.55 gears

11-11-2002, 09:53 PM	#3
87gt17815 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bloomsburg,PA Posts: 34	all you have to do is gring the casting posts off of the vavle covers. You do not need to grind the ones with the bolt holes just make everything flush inside exept the were the bolt holes are.

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