Valve Cover Interference

[flaflier]

I am in the process of switching from the lemans cast aluminum valve covers to the chrome pentroof covers. The problem I ran into was interference at the ends of the rockers hitting the ends of the VC. I was able to push the VC on, but not what I like. Has anyone else had this issue? Not sure I want to get spacers. Maybe double VC gaskets? Maybe a ball peen hammer selectively administered? Any help or direction is appreciated.

Thanks, Jim

Edit: The rocker STANDS are hitting the VC, not the rockers..

[Rick Parker]

Are aftermarket rocker stands hitting or the ends of the rocker shafts?

[flaflier]

The end rocker stands are hitting the VC, not the shaft.

[FWB]

Originally Posted by flaflier

The end rocker stands are hitting the VC, not the shaft.

not unusual, i have a set of older PSE end stands that hit, i had to machine a angle on the side to clear the valve covers.
who's end stands are they?


fred

[FWB]

here's a pic to see what i mean.....

[Rick Parker]

Very nice setup. Great improvement over OEM. I will defer to FE folks with more first hand knowledge but my first thought would be to ask if a small amount of material could be removed from the end stands without compromising their integrity? Short of that modifying the cover would seem to be the only other option.

[FWB]

thanks rick, i made the shaft stands and reverse engineered the PSE end stands.
end stands take custom head studs.....

[flaflier]

I believe they are Dove, without opening up the VC tonight. Here is an older picture I took.
It looks like I can take a little material off both end.

[FWB]

you could probably get away with a little material removal just at the top outer edge, its probably hitting on the curvature of the cover.
i would grind the pointed end at the top too a tad....
yep
looks like Dove......are they his rockers too? if so while your in there, inspect for cracking.......just sayin'...