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Valve Covers

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by SandhillMike, Sep 3, 2009.

  1. SandhillMike

    SandhillMike Moderator

    Will the '77 and up 231 covers fit the 225 or did they change the heads?
     
    SandhillMike, Sep 3, 2009
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  2. alex211

    alex211 Member

    From what I have read, the heads did not change.
     
    alex211, Sep 3, 2009
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  3. BobtailBob

    BobtailBob New Member

    I believe the bolt spacing in the cover is different.
     
    BobtailBob, Sep 3, 2009
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  4. Mcruff

    Mcruff Earlycj5 Machinist

    The bolt spacing changed on the heads, I think on the even fires.
     
    Mcruff, Sep 3, 2009
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  5. SandhillMike

    SandhillMike Moderator

    Thanks, I didn't want those chrome bling covers anyway. R)
     
    SandhillMike, Sep 3, 2009
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  6. nickmil

    nickmil In mothballs.

    Yeah, like said, they are different. the bolt hole spacing is just enough different so they don't interchange. Some of the aftermarket aluminum valve covers have "slotted" holes to allow for both bolt patterns though. I have some Holley aluminum's that are like that. (no, not for saleR)).
     
    nickmil, Sep 3, 2009
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  7. Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

    Pfft!
    Rain on ya then..
    :D
     
    Patrick, Sep 3, 2009
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  8. USMC_LB

    USMC_LB Member

    Nickmil,

    Do you have knowledge of any aftermarket finned aluminum valve covers that fit the 225 AND does not have a brand name on them like Holley or Offenhauser do?

    I'm interested in some plain-jane aluminum finned.

    Tim in TN
     
    USMC_LB, Sep 3, 2009
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  9. AKCJ

    AKCJ Active Member

    Hey, I'm interested in some better valve covers also. Where does one get (look for) these?
     
    AKCJ, Sep 4, 2009
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  10. Warloch

    Warloch Did you say Flattie??? Staff Member

    I have never seen any like that - even my Kenne Bell ones have thier name on the cover.
     
    Warloch, Sep 4, 2009
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  11. nickmil

    nickmil In mothballs.

    Me neither.
    I know Holley quit making them quite a while back. Edelbrock may, not sure. Haven't even seen used Offenhauser's in forever. Basically keep an eye out for used. I got mine at a swap meet. Looked like they'd been underwater but got them for $25 for the pair. Lots of time polishing them and they look decent now.
     
    nickmil, Sep 4, 2009
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  12. nickmil

    nickmil In mothballs.

    r)
     
    nickmil, Sep 4, 2009
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