RE: MW valve covers

[Brian Schlump <brianjan_64@xxxxxxx>]

I appreciate the responses I received about the allen head cap screws.  
That makes excellent sense.  The next time I need to remove the valve 
covers (and intake manifold)I'll make the switch.  Thanks for the help 
guys...Brian

mopar413@xxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
> 
> I have seen them also.  It is one way to go,but it seems like you always 
> loose one or more of the handles.  The allen head bolt with a long allen 
> wrench is the way to go, as far as I am concerned.   Just my humble 
> opinion. 
> ---- Roger Pettigrew <dodger7998@xxxxxxx> wrote: 
> > 
> > 
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> > 
> >  
> > In a message dated 5/9/2008 7:31:27 P.M. Central Daylight Time,  
> > brianjan_64@xxxxxxx writes:
> > 
> > I use  allen head cap screws on mine, and can reach them with a long 
> > allen  
> > wrench
> > 
> > I just looked at the '62-'65 site and saw a '64 MW car owned by  John 
> > Vazquez.   I noticed that he uses long T - handle type  fasteners to 
> > secure the valve covers on his engine.  Does anyone else  use these?  
> > The 
> > reason I'm asking is because I can't remove the top  valve cover bolts 
> > on 
> > my engine unless I remove the intake manifold  first.  There just isn't 
> > room to get a socket between the valve cover  and the intake manifold on 
> > 
> > my engine.  Even the diameter of my 1/4"  socket set is too big.   The T 
> > 
> > - handle method seems like a  better way, but unfortunately, it reminds 
> > me of small block Chevy engine,  whenever I see those type of 
> > fasteners...Brian
> > 
> > '64  Belvedere
> > Davenport, Iowa
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'64 Belvedere
Davenport, Iowa

"The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is that little 
extra."


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