Probably the adjuster hitting the baffle.
Mash the baffles in a little more or go to a taller cover.
The older LA covers will work, but only have 5 bolts. They can usually be
purchased cheaper than the Magnum covers.
TonyC
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From: werlax@hotmail.com <werlax@hotmail.com>
To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
<dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net>
Date: Tuesday, August 24, 2004 9:45 AM
Subject: DML: Comp Cams 1.7 RR clearance?
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>I'm just wondering if someone has direct experience with Comp Cams 1.7 RRs?
>I used a 2x4 on the stock valve covers to flatten the baffles and placed
>them back on. They seated decently, but it seems that the size of the
>rockers is causing the sides of the covers to hit. I slid the covers from
>left to right (when facing the engine) and it seems that the rockers are
>hitting inside the cover when bolt holes are aligned. Maybe it's just a
>matter of having to run the engine to get the lifters set properly, but it
>seems that there is very little clearance. Does this seem right?
>Mark
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