Valve Cover/Rocker Arm Side Clearance Prob. [Archive] - Chevelle Tech

: Valve Cover/Rocker Arm Side Clearance Prob.


KS64SS
Feb 28th, 04, 7:16 PM
I just installed my Jeg's 197 Alum Heads today, and to my disappointment found the intake side Energizer Roller Rockers hitting the side of the valve covers! The valve config is not in stock location, the intake valves are 2.055. The valve covers are GM Chevy Power tall chrome covers, and cleared fine on the 461 heads. Anyone know of other covers that will fit? How about the Summit Fabricated covers? Or, will I need to change to different rockers, like Comp Pro Magnums? Thanks for any replys, sorry so long, just frustrated.

RB69SS396Conv
Feb 28th, 04, 10:28 PM
Make sure you have them on correctly, with the intake side facing the intake. The slope of the intake and exhaust sides of the VC are different; the exhaust side slopes inward at the top more than the intake.