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| | | | Joined: Jul 2002 Posts: 358 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2002 Posts: 358 | Offenhauser or other wise, I'd like to know if the cover is perfectly FLAT on the inner side OR if there is a 1/8th relief as with an original pressed steel cover?
Any input would be appreciated,
whizzerick | | | | | Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 738 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 738 | I do not know that, but the people at Clifford Perfromance have a cool one that has a matching valve cover, and they say "chevrolet" in a nice script, but look very custom. Those are the ones I am going to get, someday.
"Never tell people how to do things. Tell them what to do and they will surprise you with their ingenuity." - George S. Patton My Machine | | | | | Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 163 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 163 | I've got a Nicson side cover on my 216, and it's flat. | | | | | Joined: Jul 2002 Posts: 358 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2002 Posts: 358 | Originally posted by Randy Baumann:
I've got a Nicson side cover on my 216, and it's flat. Thank you Randy! | | | | | Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 5,708 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 5,708 | whizzerick,
We know what you are going to do...I get first dibs on the cast aluminum sidecover!
Stuart | | | | | Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 11 Junior Member | | Junior Member Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 11 | Dont forget us Jimmy guys please. Jay
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| | | | | Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,513 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,513 | I've got a Nicson side cover on my 216, and it's flat. A 216 side cover won't fit on a 235/261 due to the rocker oil line fitting. It will need a notch in the back side where the lump is.
1952 1300 Canadian 1/2 ton restomod You Tube | | | | | Joined: Jul 2002 Posts: 358 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2002 Posts: 358 | We know what you are going to do...I get first dibs on the cast aluminum sidecover!
Stuart [/QB] Hahahaha! Am I THAT transparent? Yes, I am working on a little something for my new engine. There was nothing out there specifically for the 261, so I decided to make it! This is the initial design: [img] http://www.whizzerick.com/261/side_cover.jpg[/img] Initial logo design, may (will) change: [img] http://www.whizzerick.com/261/261_logo.jpg[/img] And new pattern - pattern for logo will be recessed - flush with fins (I like that logo better): [img] http://www.whizzerick.com/261/261_plate.jpg[/img] It's a lot of work, but a lot of fun... Stay tuned for more of Whizzerick's Foundry Adventures!  | | | | | Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 738 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 738 | whizzerick - do you make parts to order? i am going to have to check out your website. if you are in business doing this i might have some to send your way. and if not i am gonna have to persuade you to make me a few things. it is nice to see origional craftsmanship, iwish i knew hw to do that stuff.
"Never tell people how to do things. Tell them what to do and they will surprise you with their ingenuity." - George S. Patton My Machine | | | | | Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 738 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 738 | just checked out your site, cool bikes. that 53 is a really good lookin old rig! i am jealous. what color is that? that is about the green i am looking for on my 61.
"Never tell people how to do things. Tell them what to do and they will surprise you with their ingenuity." - George S. Patton My Machine | | | | | Joined: Jul 2002 Posts: 358 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2002 Posts: 358 | FK, it's just a hobby...
It did, however, bring me back to the main reason I became a Graphic Designer: it's a hands-on, creative output.
The '53 is Forester Green, but will soon be blue! | | | | | Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 399 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 399 | FYI my Offy cover is flat insdide.  Frank | | |
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