GM crossram intake-valve cover interference

[plumL78]

Daren I agree that you can do it the way you say. I just don't know why anybody would want to do all that work when you don't need to. I just don't understand that. No I don't adjust the valves while the motor is running but I do adjust them hot. As for the orig problem that Eric asked about I guess he has to either cut some covers or take the intake back off and use a single carb or bolt it together like you do. I'm guessing that Eric's customer isn't a hands on guy so when the valves need adjusting or it needs valve cover gaskets or what ever he will have to go back to Eric and have it taken apart. I guess none of this matters because it more than likely wont get driven anyway

[Jerry@CHP]

The best and easiest way to do this is the way Kerry has told you. Machine the edge of the V/C. You will never see this. We have done several and this is by far the best way to access the valves to do adjustments. Having to take the engine half apart is not the best way.

Jerry

[VintageMusclecar]

Thanks for the replies everyone.

The valve covers will be relieved (as I'm sure the owner will be when he's told he won't have to pull the intake just to adjust the valves )

The customer actually is a hands-on guy, and I'm quite certain the car will see plenty of road time.

More to come as soon as this project is wrapped up and off the dyno.

Eric