pre-86 cast valve covers and Roller Rockers

matt cook · 01-23-2002, 02:39 PM

I am looking to install Cobra 1.7 RR and am hoping that I can use my 'powered by Ford' cast aluminum valve covers.

I know that these are taller than the fuel injected model covers, but are they tall enough?

I know that I can trial fit them, But I just want to know before I put alot of effort into cleaning them up...

If you have to remove the baffle - are there any detrimental effects?

thanks

Phantom5oh · 01-23-2002, 03:45 PM

Sorry to say they don't fit without removing the baffle. I had that problem on mine. I really like the "Powered by Ford" covers too. I had to order a set of aftermarket covers to get them to fit over my roller rockers.

I didn't bother removing the baffle, I just cleaned them up and hung them in my garage. If you do take the baffle out oil can splash up into your PCV valve and clog it up, not to mention that it could splash up past your breather cap and make a mess on the newly cleaned valve covers.

Steve

Dark Knight · 01-24-2002, 12:27 PM

I got the crane 1.7's and they cleared no prob.... but I dont know if the valve cover rail is taller on the AFR's.... dont think so though

matt cook · 01-24-2002, 01:34 PM

yeah, I thought that the crane 'cobra' 1.7's had a little more clearance than other designs...

what were the valve covers that came on the cobra's like?

anyway, I'll have to test fit them to make sure, so I might as well wait...

thanks

Phantom5oh · 01-24-2002, 04:54 PM

Mine didn't fit at all, maybe it has something to do with the Windsor Jrs.

Steve

shovelnose · 01-25-2002, 01:14 AM

I would guess they wouldn't fit. Mabey with tall gaskets?

They are really nice covers for stock! Up here a store sells aftermarket ones that are almost identical but they are $300 Can.

http://www.mustangworks.com/cgi-bin/...dia.cgi?1702+3

Bob · 01-26-2002, 06:16 PM

I have the Ford Motorsport 1.72 ratio rockers on mine, and the cast valve covers fit without any clearance problems. The baffles are still in them too.

01-23-2002, 02:39 PM	#1
matt cook Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1998 Location: Richmond, Virginia Posts: 449	pre-86 cast valve covers and Roller Rockers I am looking to install Cobra 1.7 RR and am hoping that I can use my 'powered by Ford' cast aluminum valve covers. I know that these are taller than the fuel injected model covers, but are they tall enough? I know that I can trial fit them, But I just want to know before I put alot of effort into cleaning them up... If you have to remove the baffle - are there any detrimental effects? thanks __________________ 1982 Mustang GT

01-23-2002, 03:45 PM	#2
Phantom5oh Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 334	Sorry Man Sorry to say they don't fit without removing the baffle. I had that problem on mine. I really like the "Powered by Ford" covers too. I had to order a set of aftermarket covers to get them to fit over my roller rockers. I didn't bother removing the baffle, I just cleaned them up and hung them in my garage. If you do take the baffle out oil can splash up into your PCV valve and clog it up, not to mention that it could splash up past your breather cap and make a mess on the newly cleaned valve covers. Steve __________________ 95 GTS 03 DR 650SE Sgarzi's Machine Works

01-24-2002, 12:27 PM	#3
Dark Knight Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Az Posts: 854	I got the crane 1.7's and they cleared no prob.... but I dont know if the valve cover rail is taller on the AFR's.... dont think so though __________________ 84 convt,roller 302,AFR's, performer 3.55's, underdrives BBK shorties stock cam, 1.7's 13.58@102.84 and a '68 stang .. project 8 sec street car... 557 big block + N20 :-) http://members.cox.net/darkknight302/68nwrear.jpg

01-24-2002, 01:34 PM	#4
matt cook Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1998 Location: Richmond, Virginia Posts: 449	yeah, I thought that the crane 'cobra' 1.7's had a little more clearance than other designs... what were the valve covers that came on the cobra's like? anyway, I'll have to test fit them to make sure, so I might as well wait... thanks __________________ 1982 Mustang GT

01-24-2002, 04:54 PM	#5
Phantom5oh Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 334	Mine didn't fit at all, maybe it has something to do with the Windsor Jrs. Steve __________________ 95 GTS 03 DR 650SE Sgarzi's Machine Works

01-25-2002, 01:14 AM	#6
shovelnose Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 234	I would guess they wouldn't fit. Mabey with tall gaskets? They are really nice covers for stock! Up here a store sells aftermarket ones that are almost identical but they are $300 Can. http://www.mustangworks.com/cgi-bin/...dia.cgi?1702+3 __________________ 82 Mercury Capri 302, Comp. Cams, Tremec 3550, 3.73's, 12.8@106 N/A Kevin's Capri Kevin's Mustang

01-26-2002, 06:16 PM	#7
Bob "Old School Gearhead" Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Peru, Illinois Posts: 617	I have the Ford Motorsport 1.72 ratio rockers on mine, and the cast valve covers fit without any clearance problems. The baffles are still in them too. __________________ 1985 Mustang GT '85 GT "Red302" 12.96@107.1 N/A ... Sprayin' for the 11's 2003 Torch Red Mach1 '68 Fastback ...331 Stroker "Restomod"

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