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Posted By: Billu38 1964 Chevy 327/300HP Valve Covers - 07/09/14 11:28 PM
I traded my original Chevy valve covers for a set of Corvette finned Aluminum covers about 40 years ago…I have a few originals now I'm restoring. No decals, been repainted etc. I read some Chevy forum info that claims there is a left and right side and that the non-clipped one can be put on backwards creating tap from the lifters…never knew this…I know the one with the 2 clips (for temp sensor wire) goes on the driver's side (clips facing Carb) but I don't see any differences in the other side that says it goes one way or another…they claim there's a "C" on the side towards the Carb…I found that but still don't see any obvious differences on the RS one flange to the other??? Any input on this??? thx…Billu38
Posted By: Billu38 Re: 1964 Chevy 327/300HP Valve Covers - 07/10/14 01:05 PM
I think I answered my own question this morning…looked very closely all around the valve cover..both RS and LS….on the non-carb side the contour along the length of the cover has a slight amount MORE bow to it..never notice it if it wasn't pointed out! And the non-clip cover (RS) does have a "C" on the carb side flange…the clips on the driver's side are the ID for the carb side…but it too has more of a bowed contour on the non carb side…Forums I've read say the cover emblem for the non-clip RS is how you tell which way to put it on but if the emblem is missing….BEWARE!…got to look close!! Comments still welcomed...thx..Billu38
Posted By: StylemasterMEL Re: 1964 Chevy 327/300HP Valve Covers - 07/10/14 05:29 PM
If valve covers are not on properly the rocker arms (on the push rod side) can sometimes rub the inside surface of the valve cover If you see some rubbing marks or maybe even a hole worn thru the metal they likely have been on wrong at sometime.
Posted By: Verne_Frantz Re: 1964 Chevy 327/300HP Valve Covers - 07/10/14 06:32 PM
The C is there Bill. It's faint though.
Verne
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Posted By: Billu38 Re: 1964 Chevy 327/300HP Valve Covers - 07/10/14 07:16 PM
Yup, I found the "C" on all the covers after I stripped the thick repaint off…Billu38
Posted By: Billu38 Re: 1964 Chevy 327/300HP Valve Covers - 07/10/14 08:39 PM
I have one valve cover that looks identical to the 64 cover except the triangular ramp that comes off the front and back of the center flat where the emblem goes is much shallower than the 64…is this a 62 cover? Billu38
Posted By: StylemasterMEL Re: 1964 Chevy 327/300HP Valve Covers - 07/10/14 10:54 PM
Your right ,,,,2 styles of 37 VC
Posted By: Billu38 Re: 1964 Chevy 327/300HP Valve Covers - 07/10/14 11:18 PM
"37 VC"…???? Don't understand…please clarify..thx..Billu38
Posted By: Chev Nut Re: 1964 Chevy 327/300HP Valve Covers - 07/11/14 01:21 AM
I talked to a guy today and he agreeded that the rocker arm (top) can hit the valve cover at high engine speeeds if cover is up-side-down. Also a 283 cover can not be used for the same reason.
Posted By: StylemasterMEL Re: 1964 Chevy 327/300HP Valve Covers - 07/11/14 01:55 AM
Sorry 327, I ran out of "2s' for a while
Posted By: Verne_Frantz Re: 1964 Chevy 327/300HP Valve Covers - 07/11/14 02:28 AM
Bill,
The 327 valve covers with the small triangle next to the decal were used in production through May '63. After that, they were all the large triangle.

Verne wink
Posted By: Billu38 Re: 1964 Chevy 327/300HP Valve Covers - 07/11/14 11:44 AM
From what I see, if I have 2 left side covers and I grind the clips off one I can use it for the right side with the "C" toward the carb and I should NOT have a problem..right? thx. BillU38
Posted By: Billu38 Re: 1964 Chevy 327/300HP Valve Covers - 07/11/14 11:47 AM
Verne, so all 62's and 63 thru May would use the one with the small triangle? thx..BillU38
Posted By: Verne_Frantz Re: 1964 Chevy 327/300HP Valve Covers - 07/11/14 01:44 PM
Yep. That's what I've found from looking at lots of original cars.

Verne wink
Posted By: John 348/340HP Re: 1964 Chevy 327/300HP Valve Covers - 07/11/14 02:00 PM
Verne, is there a known reason for the production change?
Posted By: Billu38 Re: 1964 Chevy 327/300HP Valve Covers - 07/11/14 03:34 PM
"WE" keep talking about a "C" on the valve cover carb side BUT…..it's really an "O" if you look at them closely…there's a pair on e-bay and it shows it's clearly an "O"…whatever it stands for…the ones I have all look like "O" too…when it's close to the flange edge some of the "O" didn't imprint and it looks like a "C"..Billu38
Posted By: Verne_Frantz Re: 1964 Chevy 327/300HP Valve Covers - 07/11/14 05:04 PM
John,
I've never seen an explanation for the change. I'd have to assume it was for structural support.

Verne
Posted By: Billu38 Re: 1964 Chevy 327/300HP Valve Covers - 07/13/14 06:07 PM
Well, here we go again…I bought a set of cover bolts and washers and now I suspect I bought the wrong ones! If you check E-bay item 390879243452 and compare to E-bay item 181335258374 you can see the difference….which is correct for a 64 327/300 (late 63 delivery)???…and what would the wrong one be for??? thx…Billu38
Posted By: Verne_Frantz Re: 1964 Chevy 327/300HP Valve Covers - 07/14/14 04:42 PM
Neither of those are correct Bill. They should look like these.
Verne wink
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Posted By: Billu38 Re: 1964 Chevy 327/300HP Valve Covers - 07/14/14 08:35 PM
Verne….isn't the 452 item like the one you show in the photo? thx..Bill
Posted By: Verne_Frantz Re: 1964 Chevy 327/300HP Valve Covers - 07/15/14 02:33 PM
The "footballs" are correct but the bolts do not have the recessed heads.

Verne wink
Posted By: Billu38 Re: 1964 Chevy 327/300HP Valve Covers - 07/15/14 02:35 PM
They should have a TR on the head…right? thx..Billu38
Posted By: Verne_Frantz Re: 1964 Chevy 327/300HP Valve Covers - 07/15/14 07:04 PM
Bill,
Look at the picture I posted. The bolts do not have a TR on them. It's hard to make out just what it is, but it's definitely not TR.
That photo is of an original '64 300hp built in late '63. And it's a Flint engine - the same as yours.

Verne wink
Posted By: Billu38 Re: 1964 Chevy 327/300HP Valve Covers - 07/15/14 09:53 PM
Gotcha Verne….I'm going to search for my original bolts….got them somewhere but not sure where! thx..Billu38
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