Begle1 Active member Joined Nov 18, 2007 Messages 4,158 Jun 23, 2018 #1 Other than hacking at stock valve covers, what are there options for valve covers that will not hit head studs?
Other than hacking at stock valve covers, what are there options for valve covers that will not hit head studs?
95cummins5.9 Old man ***** gossiper Joined Jun 18, 2012 Messages 4,721 Jun 23, 2018 #2 Begle1 said: Other than hacking at stock valve covers, what are there options for valve covers that will not hit head studs? Click to expand... Machine the pedestal?
Begle1 said: Other than hacking at stock valve covers, what are there options for valve covers that will not hit head studs? Click to expand... Machine the pedestal?
turbo2387 Nipple Fluffer Joined Jun 20, 2011 Messages 665 Jun 23, 2018 #3 Grind the stud and nut down after final torque.
95cummins5.9 Old man ***** gossiper Joined Jun 18, 2012 Messages 4,721 Jun 23, 2018 #5 Also bottom tap the block
spooled05 Member Joined Jul 21, 2008 Messages 832 Jun 23, 2018 #6 Ill second bottom tap and machine the pedistals
j.fondler Slow Learner Joined Nov 30, 2016 Messages 560 Jun 23, 2018 #7 some company makes taller billet covers but they're like $500+. machining the pedestals is usually $60-100. seems like an easy choice.\ edit: heres the link Dodge 5.9L 12v Cummins GR Billet Valve Cover Set
some company makes taller billet covers but they're like $500+. machining the pedestals is usually $60-100. seems like an easy choice.\ edit: heres the link Dodge 5.9L 12v Cummins GR Billet Valve Cover Set
Mark Nixon No Savior among the flesh Joined Feb 26, 2009 Messages 8,677 Jun 24, 2018 #8 Make sure you machine the TOPS of the pedestals, not the bottoms, otherwise it'll ruin your day. Mark.
Make sure you machine the TOPS of the pedestals, not the bottoms, otherwise it'll ruin your day. Mark.
Muddin_dude06 ... Joined Sep 10, 2007 Messages 2,541 Jun 26, 2018 #9 I think there is someone on eBay selling BD valve cover look-alikes that are a touch taller that will clear studs. The cummins dual valve cover breathers don’t require any modifications either but they won’t work on the rear cylinders obviously.
I think there is someone on eBay selling BD valve cover look-alikes that are a touch taller that will clear studs. The cummins dual valve cover breathers don’t require any modifications either but they won’t work on the rear cylinders obviously.