My engine builder installed Ford 'Racing' valve covers with the baffles
removed and a little grinding on the baffle mounting boss on one side. He
assured me that it wouldn't be a problem as the oil passages have
restrictors in them because of the roller rockers and there isn't really
that much oil splashing about. One big bonus to have them fit that easily is
that the TrickFlow heads have the cover mounting flanges cast about 1/4"
higher than stock heads. This all fits easily under the bulkhead but of
course not enough to get the covers off...especially with the tall locks on
the rockers...
I finally received my backordered 'Tiger' covers ( after the engine install)
and I would think that they are not quite as tall as the motorsport
ones...but close...
Jim
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-----Original Message-----
From: tigers-bounces+jim=island.net@autox.team.net
[mailto:tigers-bounces+jim=island.net@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Jeffrey
Nichols
Sent: April 19, 2008 2:34 PM
To: tigers@autox.team.net
Subject: [Tigers] I'm Baffled
"Forgot to say I run comp cams pro-magnum rollers with no problem with that
setup. Not having the baffles doesn't seem to cause any issues either. "
Someone a while back mentioned that they removed the baffles and had oil
seeping out of the oil filler hole. They put the baffle back in after
raising
the mounting points. He was using the Tiger aluminum valve cover. I
thought Tom Hall mentioned his web site sold a spacer that fits between the
valve cover and head to give enough space for roller rockers. You may be
able
to double up on the gasket for enough space. I need to find out also
because I have a rebuilt 260 with roller cam to put in my car.
Jeff
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