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Valve Covers

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by SandhillMike, Sep 3, 2009.

  1. Sep 3, 2009
    SandhillMike

    SandhillMike Moderator

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    Will the '77 and up 231 covers fit the 225 or did they change the heads?
     
  2. Sep 3, 2009
    alex211

    alex211 Member

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    From what I have read, the heads did not change.
     
  3. Sep 3, 2009
    BobtailBob

    BobtailBob New Member

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    I believe the bolt spacing in the cover is different.
     
  4. Sep 3, 2009
    Mcruff

    Mcruff Earlycj5 Machinist

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    The bolt spacing changed on the heads, I think on the even fires.
     
  5. Sep 3, 2009
    SandhillMike

    SandhillMike Moderator

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    Thanks, I didn't want those chrome bling covers anyway. R)
     
  6. Sep 3, 2009
    nickmil

    nickmil In mothballs.

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    Yeah, like said, they are different. the bolt hole spacing is just enough different so they don't interchange. Some of the aftermarket aluminum valve covers have "slotted" holes to allow for both bolt patterns though. I have some Holley aluminum's that are like that. (no, not for saleR)).
     
  7. Sep 3, 2009
    Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Pfft!
    Rain on ya then..
    :D
     
  8. Sep 3, 2009
    USMC_LB

    USMC_LB Member

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    Nickmil,

    Do you have knowledge of any aftermarket finned aluminum valve covers that fit the 225 AND does not have a brand name on them like Holley or Offenhauser do?

    I'm interested in some plain-jane aluminum finned.

    Tim in TN
     
  9. Sep 4, 2009
    AKCJ

    AKCJ Active Member

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    Hey, I'm interested in some better valve covers also. Where does one get (look for) these?
     
  10. Sep 4, 2009
    Warloch

    Warloch Did you say Flattie??? Staff Member

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    I have never seen any like that - even my Kenne Bell ones have thier name on the cover.
     
  11. Sep 4, 2009
    nickmil

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    Me neither.
    I know Holley quit making them quite a while back. Edelbrock may, not sure. Haven't even seen used Offenhauser's in forever. Basically keep an eye out for used. I got mine at a swap meet. Looked like they'd been underwater but got them for $25 for the pair. Lots of time polishing them and they look decent now.
     
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    nickmil

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    r)
     
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