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| | | | Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 53 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 53 | Hi, I was wondering if anybody can tell me the procedure for installing the studs for the wayne valve cover? I bought the cover off of craig's list, it came with the studs, but no instructions. Any help will be appreciated.
Thanks,John
John
50' chevy 3100 shortbed
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 | John,
First:
Make sure the base (mating surface) of the valve cover is flat/true.
Place new rubber grommets in the two bolt holes.
Then:
Remove the old valve cover and carefully clean the mating surface.
Take out the two bolts from the appropriate rocker-arm posts.
Place the two new studs in the posts.
Tighten a nut down to the post (I do not know the torque value, or what washer or where to place the washer, if any).
Put on the valve cover (with rubber grommets in the bolt holes).
Tighten the acorn nut (I use a flat washer under the acorn nut).
Use a new valve cover gasket (a thick one, if available). Do not over-tighten.
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 53 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 53 | Thank you tclederman! Do I screw the stud down until it won't go any farther and then tighten down the nut?
John
50' chevy 3100 shortbed
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 |
Yes, I think so. However, check it out - make sure there is enough bolt showing to allow the acorn nut to be properly attached.
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 53 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 53 | Thanks again,
I appreciate your input
John
50' chevy 3100 shortbed
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