DO THEY EXSIST or AM I HUNTING a UFO

[EarlsflyinCobra]

Am I Hunting an Unidentified Flipping Object????

Re: Valley Tray/Pan
Valley tray goes under the intake manifold, in the lifter valley. It is not necessary, but recommended. A good one will prevent a lifter from jumping out of it's bore if the pushrod fails, which will keep the oil pressure from dropping immediately. They also catch debris before it falls down to cause damage. Mine has saved my motor from two broken valvesprings, one polylock, and a piece of PCV grommet from falling down into the rotating assembly. I don't know what is available for ford motors, look at Canton or similar's website to see what the chevy ones look like, you can make your own if you are patient.




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EarlsflyinCobra wrote on 11-24-2003 05:03 AM:


Okay, not to sound dumb or anything, but I just recently learned of the advantages of a Windage tray and now I hear you guys talking about a Valley tray. What is it and where does it go??


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Safe Flyin, Earl

The valley tray prevents hot oil from splashing onto the bottom of the intake. But more importantly, it catches any debris that may come off your valvetrain, and prevents it from falling down onto the cam and through the crank / rods. Mine paid for itself when it caught valvespring pieces and held them safely away from any moving parts.

Mr. Fixit, Above is my question and your answer from a few months back...I have been looking for a valley tray/pan since and have not found one. Every place I call acts like I am asking for something akin to a UFO. Do they exsist for a 302/5.0 engine?? Any help would be appreciated.....>Earl

Do they exsist for a 302/5.0 engine?? Any help would be appreciated.....>Earl

[CowtownCobra]

Mine has a "valley tray" as part of the conversion of an old block to a hydrualic roller cam. It keeps the lifters from turning. If it ever comes lose my motor is toast. I don't know if it serves any other good purpose. I also have an Airgap intake which does just what you say, it separates hot oil from the intake runners.

[Mr.Fixit]

http://www.cantonracingproducts.com/...ngine_acc.html

see part #65-060 (about halfway down the page)

it's a chevy part, but that is the concept

[EarlsflyinCobra]

Yea Mr. F, I found that, but I'm not confident enough to try and make my own, soooooo I was trying to get a "FORD EXPERT" to tell me where to find a bolt on one....Thanks, Earl