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lucky_stripe_garage · 03-09-2017, 11:36 AM

While cleaning up the engine compartment yesterday I noticed a couple of extra holes in mine. Any idea why they'd be there?

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Big hammer · 03-09-2017, 04:24 PM

Maybe to vent the valve chamber of pressure? I would plug them and use the cover.

CarlG · 03-09-2017, 04:47 PM

The valve cover that came with the engine that was in my Pickup when I bought it had one of those holes in it. It was plugged with an 1/8" pipe plug.

Synchro909 · 03-09-2017, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by CarlG

The valve cover that came with the engine that was in my Pickup when I bought it had one of those holes in it. It was plugged with an 1/8" pipe plug.

I think I'd have used a 1/8 pipe fitting and run a hose to the inlet manifold as a kind of PCV, especially if there was a tendency for a leak from the rear main.

Tom Endy · 03-09-2017, 05:30 PM

I would find another. They are plentiful at swap meets for a few bucks. Just remember there are two versions, an early and a late. Either will bolt up to the engine. The difference is you need the proper length oil return pipe to mate up.

Tom Endy

lucky_stripe_garage · 03-09-2017, 06:29 PM

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Looks like I get some plugs until I can get a new one. Makes sense why that side of the engine was covered in oil.

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03-09-2017, 11:36 AM	#1
lucky_stripe_garage Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Texas Posts: 123	Valve cover While cleaning up the engine compartment yesterday I noticed a couple of extra holes in mine. Any idea why they'd be there? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

03-09-2017, 04:24 PM	#2
Big hammer Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Land of Lincoln Posts: 3,127	Re: Valve cover Maybe to vent the valve chamber of pressure? I would plug them and use the cover.

03-09-2017, 04:47 PM	#3
CarlG Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 9,115	Re: Valve cover The valve cover that came with the engine that was in my Pickup when I bought it had one of those holes in it. It was plugged with an 1/8" pipe plug. __________________ Alaskan A's Antique Auto Mushers of Alaska Model A Ford Club of America Model A Restorers Club Antique Automobile Club of America Mullins Owner's Club

03-09-2017, 05:30 PM	#5
Tom Endy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 3,131	Re: Valve cover I would find another. They are plentiful at swap meets for a few bucks. Just remember there are two versions, an early and a late. Either will bolt up to the engine. The difference is you need the proper length oil return pipe to mate up. Tom Endy

03-09-2017, 06:29 PM	#6
lucky_stripe_garage Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Texas Posts: 123	Valve cover Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Looks like I get some plugs until I can get a new one. Makes sense why that side of the engine was covered in oil. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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