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Help with Rocker Stud Clearance

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  • Start date Start date Aug 2, 2011

Butterfinger

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I have a set of AFR 165 heads with 1.6:1 Comp Cams gold stud mounted rockers, the factory Cobra valve covers didn't have enough clearance (even though they cleared the stock 1.7:1 roller rockers) so I ordered a set of FRPP EFI covers and they don't fit either. What am I supposed to use?
 

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Where are they hitting? Is it the oil baffle? If so, you may be able to modify it a little to get your clearance. I've seen some people run two sets of valve cover gaskets to gain clearance.
 

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It hits the stud bolts (they're much taller than pedestal mounted rockers). Does are there taller valve covers than the FRPP EFI covers? What is everyone using? I know I'm not the only one to install Comp Cams stud mounted rockers. I was thinking of doubling up on the gaskets but haven't seen anyone else doing that.
 
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