From:Tim Roller>starwolf@bewellnet.com
>Robert--those valve covers for small block mopars are the older models
that have either 4 or 5 hold-down bolts. The new 318 engines use a 10 bolt
hold-down system(MAGNUM) for better oil sealing. You might be able to chrome
the cast covers, but I would get a spare pair to chrome because it takes
days(unless backed up then months)for the proper chroming process. This way
you can still use your DAK without any interruptions except for the
change-over from stock to chromed and during the chroming process if they
break or crack(boiling tank used)you're not out of luck with the truck down.
-----Original Message-----
From: Robert Trottmann <rotrottmann@davidson.edu>
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Date: Tuesday, March 10, 1998 4:45 PM
Subject: DML: Engine Dress up.
>I just got the spring '98 Summit Catalog, and there's a lot of stuff in
>there from spectre (dipstick handles, powersteering dipstick, radiator
>cap, air cleaner nut) These are anodized alumnium, and look like a nice
>engine dress up. Anyone bought this stuff before? Is it crap or worth
>it.
>Second dress up question: I would like to have chrome valve covers, and
>Summit has them from Edelbrock for "small chrysler, dodge, plymouth, low
>profile" for $35.95. I heard that it is better to have your current
>valve covers chromed, than buy new ones. Is it OK to get chrome valve
>covers on an engine w/ 56,000+ miles?
>Thanks,
>Robert Trottmann
>rotrottmann@davidson.edu
>Davidson, NC now
>St. Louis, MO in May
>
>
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