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txstreetman
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USA
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 Posted - 01/22/2014 : 07:43:28 AM
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| Hey all, is there any trick to getting the Valve Cover to seat? I can only get one side or the other to seat, and I know the fit is supposed to be tight, but this is ridiculous... |
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Fastback
Top Member
1500 Posts |
Posted - 01/22/2014 : 07:46:18 AM
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| Are you using the correct gasket, bolts and sealing washers? |
Why yes, the ORIGinal CHARGER is a Fastback |
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txstreetman
Active Member
USA
29 Posts |
Posted - 01/22/2014 : 09:03:32 AM
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| Yes... The issue is the lip on the sides of the cover that seat it into the head are not going in on both sides. Do I need to give it some encouragement with a rubber mallet while putting it on? |
-Jon
1987 Thomas International DTA360 5 Speed w/ 4 speed aux, air brakes |
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Fastback
Top Member
1500 Posts |
Posted - 01/22/2014 : 11:08:41 AM
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| I don't recall ever having an issue, yours must be distorted some how. If its like cover is too wide, maybe try giving it a gentle squeeze in vise or a couple blocks of wood and a "C" clamp on it till you get it seated. |
Why yes, the ORIGinal CHARGER is a Fastback |
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txstreetman
Active Member
USA
29 Posts |
Posted - 01/23/2014 : 07:54:24 AM
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| Ended up slightly bending the fingers inside the valve cover that center it on the head, and it seated decently... After that I used a hammer with a block of wood to help encourage the side that was giving me issues to seat, then tapped it on with a rubber mallet... Haven't driven it yet to see if there are any leaks... |
-Jon
1987 Thomas International DTA360 5 Speed w/ 4 speed aux, air brakes |
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DTA360 Valve Cover Seating issues
