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I have a 68 L-79 Malibu. My engine was apart and the valve covers were missing when I got it, but I believe the valve covers are chrome, same as the 68 Z28. They shouldn't have a hole for an oil filler, since they still had the tube filler in the intake. I'm not aware of anyone repoping them.
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According to my GM P&A book, 68 All w/Sp. H/Per. (327) had chrome valve covers and they were different from 65-66 and 67. Part number is 0.386 Group, 3923226. I tried gmpartsdirect but no go. I also tried partsvoice but there must be something wrong with their site - kept sending me back to the login screen.
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Thanks for the input guys. Jeff D. If you get in touch with the person that has the 40k L-79 car let me know I am trying to put a chassis together to display at the 2001 chevallabration and that would be very helpful to make sure I have everything correct. Dale I ran that part # 3923226 at my local chevy dealer of cource it was disc. in 87 he said that Modern Chev has it in stock so I am going to call them. Thanks Jeff
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The valve covers should be chrome and they are supposed to be the flat non-script kind most small blocks went to in 1968. If you can find a decent set of covers without holes you can simply have them chromed.
*EDIT* Whoops! I meant to say WITH holes.
I have a picture somewhere if anyone needs to see it speak up and I'll scan it and post it.
ANYONE with an L79 car: give serious thought to attending Chevell-Abration this year. L79 cars will be the show's focus car this year, don't miss it! These cars get little enough recognition as it is, don't miss this opportunity for our moment in the spotlight!
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*EDIT* Whoops! I meant to say WITH holes.
I have a picture somewhere if anyone needs to see it speak up and I'll scan it and post it.
ANYONE with an L79 car: give serious thought to attending Chevell-Abration this year. L79 cars will be the show's focus car this year, don't miss it! These cars get little enough recognition as it is, don't miss this opportunity for our moment in the spotlight!
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The '68 L79 valve covers were chrome, and had grommets for the PCV and Air cleaner vent tube. They were used on all Special High Performance 302, 327, and 350 engines in 1968. Right and left were identical and carried the part number 3923226. I believe that the standard cover for all small blocks was the same EXCEPT that they were painted. Someone please correct me if this is not correct.
The Nov/Dec 2000 issue of Chevelle World has a feature on a '68 L79 Chevelle that is restored to original.
The Nov/Dec 2000 issue of Chevelle World has a feature on a '68 L79 Chevelle that is restored to original.
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OOPS, I thought you said CW 2001 issue, got me excited there, sorry.
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Jeff, these guys are giving good advice. The '68 covers are chrome and were the last to not have the oil filler cap. They were just the same as the '68 Z28, and were chrome versions of what was used on the other '68 small blocks. The raised Chevrolet script was only used on the '67 L79 (same as the '67 Z28), although the raised script was also used on many painted 283 rocker covers from '57 - '67. The '62 - '66 327s had a rocker cover that were sort of 'concave' except for a little rased rectangle in the center where the black & gold 'Turbo Fire 327' decal went. On those applications they also had a separate decal near the edge that spelled out the horsepower. that was done away with for '67 when the air cleaner got the red & 'chrome' decal with 'Turbo Fire', the displacement and horsepower all together.
Currently the only type that are being reproduced are the early 327 type with the concave top and rectangle for the decal, which is not right for a '68.
I am not sure about this, I'm only wondering out loud, but I wonder if 2 right hand side later valve covers with the PCV grommets are equivalent to the '68 style? If so they should be easy to find, but not in chrome. That you may have to get done yourself (if you are a purist).
BTW I've heard that the '68 L79 did away with the Holley and used a Rochester Quadrajet instead, at least on Corvettes. Is this a fact?
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Currently the only type that are being reproduced are the early 327 type with the concave top and rectangle for the decal, which is not right for a '68.
I am not sure about this, I'm only wondering out loud, but I wonder if 2 right hand side later valve covers with the PCV grommets are equivalent to the '68 style? If so they should be easy to find, but not in chrome. That you may have to get done yourself (if you are a purist).
BTW I've heard that the '68 L79 did away with the Holley and used a Rochester Quadrajet instead, at least on Corvettes. Is this a fact?
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According to the chevy by #s book it came with a cast iron intake part # 3919803 and a Q-jet carb # 7028229. I have located an intake and it has strange looking runners with grooves made going down to the valve area . I have a donor 4 door car I got from an old lady that went into a nursing home and it has only 50k on it with a sweet running 307. I took the valve covers off of it and they are perfect. I think I will get them cromed. If anybody has any pictures of the motor or an original 68 L-79 I would appriciate it. Thanks Jeff
According to the chevy by #s book it came with a cast iron intake part # 3919803 and a Q-jet carb # 7028229. I have located an intake and it has strange looking runners with grooves made going down to the valve area . I have a donor 4 door car I got from an old lady that went into a nursing home and it has only 50k on it with a sweet running 307. I took the valve covers off of it and they are perfect. I think I will get them cromed. If anybody has any pictures of the motor or an original 68 L-79 I would appriciate it. Thanks Jeff
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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by JeffL:
Cam
According to the chevy by #s book it came with a cast iron intake part # 3919803 and a Q-jet carb # 7028229. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
Jeff, are those part numbers or casting or rebuilt kit numbers? My GM P&A book shows only one intake for a 68 327-4BC as part number 3931575 and the Q-Jet for the Sp. H/Per. 327 4-BC as part number 7036355.
Just curious
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Cam
According to the chevy by #s book it came with a cast iron intake part # 3919803 and a Q-jet carb # 7028229. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
Jeff, are those part numbers or casting or rebuilt kit numbers? My GM P&A book shows only one intake for a 68 327-4BC as part number 3931575 and the Q-Jet for the Sp. H/Per. 327 4-BC as part number 7036355.
Just curious
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Chuck Hanson has a '68 L79 sedan. Just maybe he could be persuaded to post a picture or two of his engine. I referred to an article about a '68 L79 in the Nov/Dec issue of Chevelle World. It shows on view of the engine.
The '68 L79 Chevelles and Corvettes all came with cast iron manifolds and quadrajets. Seems like a step backward from the earlier L79s.
It seems that the L79(all years)is gaining in popularity. I for one, would rather have the small block L79 than a 396/454 Not too smart am I?
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It comes from my experience back in '66. A friend's brother had a new '66 L79 Nova that we got to drive a few times. I'll always remember how it ran!
The L79 cars will become both more desirable and valuable as more people discover their performance potential.
The '68 L79 Chevelles and Corvettes all came with cast iron manifolds and quadrajets. Seems like a step backward from the earlier L79s.
It seems that the L79(all years)is gaining in popularity. I for one, would rather have the small block L79 than a 396/454 Not too smart am I?
The L79 cars will become both more desirable and valuable as more people discover their performance potential.
I live very close to Chuck and have talked to him about checking out his 68 sedan. I also am restoring a 68 sedan I bought in California a couple years ago. Anybody know if they ever put a M-22 behind a L-79? Could you get a 12 bolt in a malibu or 300 ?
I can't give you any information about the availability of a M22 with an L79, but I'm sure that someone here is knowledgable on the M22.
The 12 bolt rear end was part of the L79 package. I have been told that low horsepower
327 4-speed cars also had 12 bolt rear ends. Can anyone confirm this about the 275 HP cars? The body style had nothing to do with engine/rear end combinations. An L79 could be ordered in any Chevelle body but had to be backed by either a HD 3-speed or 4-speed manual transmission.
The 12 bolt rear end was part of the L79 package. I have been told that low horsepower
327 4-speed cars also had 12 bolt rear ends. Can anyone confirm this about the 275 HP cars? The body style had nothing to do with engine/rear end combinations. An L79 could be ordered in any Chevelle body but had to be backed by either a HD 3-speed or 4-speed manual transmission.
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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by rpol7966:
I can't give you any information about the availability of a M22 with an L79, but I'm sure that someone here is knowledgable on the M22.
The 12 bolt rear end was part of the L79 package. I have been told that low horsepower
327 4-speed cars also had 12 bolt rear ends. Can anyone confirm this about the 275 HP cars? The body style had nothing to do with engine/rear end combinations. An L79 could be ordered in any Chevelle body but had to be backed by either a HD 3-speed or 4-speed manual transmission.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
Don't know about the 12-bolts in 68 327/275hp L30 cars, but in 67 only the 10-bolt was available with the L30 - the L79 required and got the 12-bolt. Again, for 67's anyway, only the M20 (wide ratio) and M21 (close ratio) show up on the options list. Maybe if you knew somebody...but the M22 doesn't appear on the normal options list for 67.
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I can't give you any information about the availability of a M22 with an L79, but I'm sure that someone here is knowledgable on the M22.
The 12 bolt rear end was part of the L79 package. I have been told that low horsepower
327 4-speed cars also had 12 bolt rear ends. Can anyone confirm this about the 275 HP cars? The body style had nothing to do with engine/rear end combinations. An L79 could be ordered in any Chevelle body but had to be backed by either a HD 3-speed or 4-speed manual transmission.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
Don't know about the 12-bolts in 68 327/275hp L30 cars, but in 67 only the 10-bolt was available with the L30 - the L79 required and got the 12-bolt. Again, for 67's anyway, only the M20 (wide ratio) and M21 (close ratio) show up on the options list. Maybe if you knew somebody...but the M22 doesn't appear on the normal options list for 67.
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My 68 sedan was built in Fremont CA . Did all L-79's get built at one certain plant. The motor I am using was a V code (Flint engine plant) Where all L-79s built there or did Tonawanda build some also? It shows 5 different engine plants in 68.
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Here is a photo of a '68 L79. It appeared in the Nov./Dec. 2000 issue of Chevelle World.
http://www.amhost.com/scooter/temporary/68L79.jpg
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Jeff,
Rick is out of the office until Wed., but going by all the posts it would conclude chrome valve covers were the correct setup.
Rick's is the original owner of his L79 and it cam with the HD 3spd tranny and his car is cast intake and quad. I will still get in touch with him on Wed. and see if he can bring his car to Chevellabration. I am also going to try to finish my 67 L79 in time for the show.
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Rick is out of the office until Wed., but going by all the posts it would conclude chrome valve covers were the correct setup.
Rick's is the original owner of his L79 and it cam with the HD 3spd tranny and his car is cast intake and quad. I will still get in touch with him on Wed. and see if he can bring his car to Chevellabration. I am also going to try to finish my 67 L79 in time for the show.
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