Great video, documenting factory and aftermarket valve covers. I'd also like to know what is your verdict on the Aussiespeed considering it's idiosyncrasies, thanks.
A skilled TIG welder could strengthen the flange. It is easier to cut a strip of 1/8-inch or thicker steel to use in spreading the clamping load from the flat edge from the top. That should prevent some distortion of the valve cover sealing flange. I'm in South Texas and like seeing interest in the slant six.
The problem is more then just the flange area, the whole thing is warping with the heat cycling of the engine bay, but someone could due that since they will be machining out the warpage they will add when welding it up. In the end I think they will be back doing it again in a few years.
You say "thanks for watching"", I say THANKS for posting. You make a nice vid, and have a great car.
I appreciate that!
Great video, documenting factory and aftermarket valve covers. I'd also like to know what is your verdict on the Aussiespeed considering it's idiosyncrasies, thanks.
So what's the verdict on the ausiespeed? Thinking about picking one up for my slant to replace the my offenhauser.
How did the Aussie Speed cover fit? I've been chasing leaks on my factory cover and am considering this new one. Thanks!
Wonder if that valve cover could be welded enough to surface a straight edge on it?
A skilled TIG welder could strengthen the flange. It is easier to cut a strip of 1/8-inch or thicker steel to use in spreading the clamping load from the flat edge from the top. That should prevent some distortion of the valve cover sealing flange. I'm in South Texas and like seeing interest in the slant six.
The problem is more then just the flange area, the whole thing is warping with the heat cycling of the engine bay, but someone could due that since they will be machining out the warpage they will add when welding it up. In the end I think they will be back doing it again in a few years.
So basically you have to give up
functionality and durability for looks.
Espedometer repair
P C V..... PVC is pipe....
It is actually PolyVinyl Chloride, of which you CAN make pipe.