Re: MW valve covers

[Derrick Brown <63max426@xxxxxxxxx>]

hi brian,
i found a low profile 7/16ths socket that just about makes it.  (here  
comes the scary part).............
I take a "just small enough" large screwdriver and wrap a rag (as not  
to scratch) and ease it down along side the bolt channel of the bolt  
im removing and it gives me just that little extra space to feed the  
socket in and out again.

On May 9, 2008, at 8:31 PM, Brian Schlump wrote:

> I just looked at the '62-'65 site and saw a '64 MW car owned by John
> Vazquez.   I noticed that he uses long T - handle type fasteners to
> secure the valve covers on his engine.  Does anyone else use these?   
> The
> reason I'm asking is because I can't remove the top valve cover  
> bolts on
> my engine unless I remove the intake manifold first.  There just isn't
> room to get a socket between the valve cover and the intake manifold  
> on
> my engine.  Even the diameter of my 1/4" socket set is too big.    
> The T
> - handle method seems like a better way, but unfortunately, it reminds
> me of small block Chevy engine, whenever I see those type of
> fasteners...Brian
>
> '64 Belvedere
> Davenport, Iowa

Derrick Brown
'63 Sport Fury, 4 speed, 426MW
derrickb@xxxxxxx