Hi everyone I am finally getting the pieces together to finally complete building up my 292. Thanks to Charlie for helping me get sorted with a prober timing cover for the engine. I am looking for a set (4) aluminum valve cover wing nuts to go with the moon valve covers I got on e-bay. I am sure I will be asking for more advice as start up time approaches.

Are the wing nuts you're looking for some kind of special nut to match the valve covers? If not here's a link to 5/16-24 (Ithink that's the stud size) wing nuts in plated, stainless and brass.

http://www.mcmaster.com/#standard-wing-nuts/=64ctua

Dave,

These are not for sale, but I thought I'd let everyone see what it is you are looking for.  These were made by Eelco and I haven't seen them for sale in a long time.  I bought these at a swap meet some years ago.  The guy had about 20 and were still in blister packs.  I only bought 4, "DOH!!!".

Later..............Charlie

Charlie Burns Laton, Ca (South of Fresno)



BurnsRacing981@gmail.com

Thanks Charlie

That is exactly what I am looking for. Just missed a set on E-Bay 3 weeks ago. (fell asleep a 1/2 hour before the closing/ #*%?! time change).



But will keep looking.

I did the same search recently...try this fellow. Same Eelco wing nuts that are on Ebay from time to time:

http://www.forwhatyouneed.com/finned_valve_covers_valley_pans.htm

Todd in Central California...about half way between Fresno and Sacramento

1956 Thunderbird - 1960 F-100 - 1961 Starliner - 1961 Imperial

"5/16" - 18 thread" - will those fit our Y-Blocks? If so, I'll order a set (or two).

Gerald Ingram aka "Gritsngumbo"
Monroe, LA
LITTLE RED: 64 Ford F100 Short Bed Styleside
BIG RED: 63 Ford F100 Long Bed Unibody
BBW RED: 61 Ford F100 BBW Long Bed Custom Cab Unibody
BIG “UN: 63 F250 Longbed Flareside
CREW CAB: 63 F100 "Stageway" Crew Cab w/Long "Wrong" Bed

You need 5/16-24 for the original stud .

Thanks!

Gerald Ingram aka "Gritsngumbo"
Monroe, LA
LITTLE RED: 64 Ford F100 Short Bed Styleside
BIG RED: 63 Ford F100 Long Bed Unibody
BBW RED: 61 Ford F100 BBW Long Bed Custom Cab Unibody
BIG “UN: 63 F250 Longbed Flareside
CREW CAB: 63 F100 "Stageway" Crew Cab w/Long "Wrong" Bed

DUH! Sorry...I suppose you could change studs, or tap the wing nuts...

Todd in Central California...about half way between Fresno and Sacramento

1956 Thunderbird - 1960 F-100 - 1961 Starliner - 1961 Imperial

Just thought I'd put it out there- There was a guy who had a set of nice T-bird valve covers come up missing due to those. He had his car parked for the night at the motel the club was staying at (he was attending an out of state show) He discovered the theft the following morning. I read about it on Jalopy Journal a year or two back, IIRC /Duck

BOO- YA!!!