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Brent
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Brent
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My Mummert valley cover is leaking oil. I have been snugging the bolts after runs and am at the point that I have to ask: Since I can’t use a torque wrench, how tight can I go? Or have I gone to tight already, I’m up to applying moderate force using a 1/2” box wrench.
71% of original size (was 705x19) - Click to enlarge
.150 Stroked Y-Block:327.25 ci @ >1hp per ci
71% of original size (was 705x19) - Click to enlarge
71% of original size (was 705x19) - Click to enlarge
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Valley Cover oil leak
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Brent
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Last Year
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i always put a bead of sealer on them before i sit them on and never...
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darrell
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"My Mummert valley cover is leaking oil. [B][U]I have been snugging...
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KULTULZ
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Last Year
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As Darrell mentions, a thin bead of RTV on each side of the gasket is...
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Ted
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Last Year
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The cork seal is not sqeezing out that I can detect and the bolts are...
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Brent
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Last Year
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How about more photos and engine specs for your Bird?
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55blacktie
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Last Year
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The valley cover, like valve covers, is easily over-tightened. I would...
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55blacktie
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Last Year
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I don't think it is the valley cover. I have the M8ummert cover on...
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paul2748
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I mentioned the Mummert valley cover to inform that it is a quality...
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Brent
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Last Year
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Here is a previous discussion on proper fit -...
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KULTULZ
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Last Year
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Brent, it's not likely that you're tightening the cast valley cover to...
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55blacktie
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Last Year
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Built for street not strip. I love this setup, its snappy off the...
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Brent
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Last Year
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I know we've gotten off track from your original post; hopefully...
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55blacktie
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Last Year
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Cork gaskets have always been a joke really. Throw the gasket in the...
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58F600
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Last Year
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"Throw the gasket in the trash, run a 1/8" bead of [b]right stuff[/b]...
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KULTULZ
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