I have never adjusted valves on a Corvair, but have read about doing it and installing a half of valve cover to catch the oil while the engine is running during the adjusting time. I had an extra set of cover so instead of cutting them in half, I figured I would try just cutting a window in the cover. I got out my handi-dandi plasma cutter and made a couple of valve covers for adjusting my valves. It may not make a difference, but I like them.
Valve Adjusting Valve Cover
Valve Adjusting Valve Cover
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Re: Valve Adjusting Valve Cover
I made a similar set, those look good
Jeremy (cad-kid)
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SOLD 9-2016 65 Monza 4spd/140
My 65 Monza thread
My YouTube page
Re: Valve Adjusting Valve Cover
Nice job. A tool you don't need often, but when you do it sure is nice to have.
Re: Valve Adjusting Valve Cover
I was going to make a set of them too but I thought that someone said it only has to be a third of a cover. I have a set that was in the trunk of a donor car that mice made a nest in and the moisture had rotted.
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Edwin Stevenson
Industrial Electrician
Electronics Technician
65 corvair corsa convertible turbo
65 corvair monza
Industrial Electrician
Electronics Technician
65 corvair corsa convertible turbo
65 corvair monza
Re: Valve Adjusting Valve Cover
Its true you only need one cover converted, but having a set I made two so I can put them both on and just get 'er done with out having to stop and change everything mid way.
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61(x2) Monza Cpe
55 Pontiac Chieftain Wagon
61 Progress here
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61(x2) Monza Cpe
55 Pontiac Chieftain Wagon
61 Progress here
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Chevrole ... 7898185672
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Goose-N6 ... 8869056897
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Re: Valve Adjusting Valve Cover
Nice!
Could be better, could be worse...could be riding in a hearse!