Valve covers, use bolts or studs? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

barn9 · 07-28-2002, 11:48 PM

Bought a set of newer style BB alum. valve covers from another member, and I need to find bolts or studs for them. What do you all use? I found some at Summit (stainless and expensive) that look to be good ones, but would like to hear some opinions.

And if anyone has any for sale, I would be interested. Never hurts to ask. 1/4" X 20 thread is correct isn't it? They're going on my 402 BB.

Oh, and thanks to Pickmup too! He came up with the valve covers, and I appreciate his help. This board is so great!!

**68 Stepside** · 07-29-2002, 12:06 AM

Howdy Mr. Brim...ah forget it....

I prefer to use studs on the valve covers, I've used both regular bolts, and studs. I don't have any pros/cons, but oh well...you wanted opinions, so I gave you one...LOL

TJ

junkyardjohn · 07-29-2002, 10:35 AM

I LIKE TO USE STUDS ON THE VALVE COVERS & OIL PAN. I DON'T SEE ANY PARTICULAR BENIFIT, OTHER THAN IT MAKES IT EASYER TO PUT GASKETS ON, & THEY LOOK COOL AS H@LL. I USE 1/4-20 ONE INCH LONG ALLEN HEAD SET SCREWS, & RED LOCTITE. THEY'RE ABOUT 25 CENTS EACH. JOHN

slam33 · 07-29-2002, 10:40 AM

ARP polished SS long stud kit and Moroso long hold downs

**MikeB** · 07-29-2002, 12:33 PM

I bought some ARP studs for my small block valve covers, but ended up not using the lower ones because my Made-for-You plug wire looms need longer allen head bolts. I could have gotten by with half a set! They are cool though -- tapered stud heads let you literally drop the nut on. Even my fat fingers haven't managed to lose a nut yet. Well, there was that time when I had the nuts on a shop rag laying on the intake manifold, and later decided to use the rag to wipe my hands. As I was grabbing it, I remembered the 4 nuts, but they had already gone their own separate ways --one down the intake manifold. I was able to retrieve them all, though.

07-28-2002, 11:48 PM	#1
barn9 Half a bubble off! Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Winfield, Ks, USA Posts: 5,588	Valve covers, use bolts or studs? Bought a set of newer style BB alum. valve covers from another member, and I need to find bolts or studs for them. What do you all use? I found some at Summit (stainless and expensive) that look to be good ones, but would like to hear some opinions. And if anyone has any for sale, I would be interested. Never hurts to ask. 1/4" X 20 thread is correct isn't it? They're going on my 402 BB. Oh, and thanks to Pickmup too! He came up with the valve covers, and I appreciate his help. This board is so great!! __________________ Just call me LB. '71 Cheyenne, 402BB, hauls blondes, brunettes, or redheads.

07-29-2002, 12:06 AM	#2
68 Stepside huh? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Washington, Illinois Posts: 5,690	Howdy Mr. Brim...ah forget it.... I prefer to use studs on the valve covers, I've used both regular bolts, and studs. I don't have any pros/cons, but oh well...you wanted opinions, so I gave you one...LOL TJ __________________ Someday when I'm lonely, Wishing you weren't so far away, Then I will remember Things we said today. RIP El Jay

07-29-2002, 10:35 AM	#3
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,425	STUDS I LIKE TO USE STUDS ON THE VALVE COVERS & OIL PAN. I DON'T SEE ANY PARTICULAR BENIFIT, OTHER THAN IT MAKES IT EASYER TO PUT GASKETS ON, & THEY LOOK COOL AS H@LL. I USE 1/4-20 ONE INCH LONG ALLEN HEAD SET SCREWS, & RED LOCTITE. THEY'RE ABOUT 25 CENTS EACH. JOHN __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST

07-29-2002, 10:40 AM	#4
slam33 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Long Beach, Ca Posts: 1,432	ARP polished SS long stud kit and Moroso long hold downs __________________ 71 LWB 350/350still working on it but it's going tp be sweet. www.geocities.com/stevemau/slam33page.html " TARGET=_blank>http://www.geocities.com/stevemau/slam33page.html?1004806705410 </A>

07-29-2002, 12:33 PM	#5
MikeB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: North Texas Posts: 3,665	I bought some ARP studs for my small block valve covers, but ended up not using the lower ones because my Made-for-You plug wire looms need longer allen head bolts. I could have gotten by with half a set! They are cool though -- tapered stud heads let you literally drop the nut on. Even my fat fingers haven't managed to lose a nut yet. Well, there was that time when I had the nuts on a shop rag laying on the intake manifold, and later decided to use the rag to wipe my hands. As I was grabbing it, I remembered the 4 nuts, but they had already gone their own separate ways --one down the intake manifold. I was able to retrieve them all, though. __________________ Mike 1969 C10 LWB -- owned for 36 years. 350/TH350, 3.08 posi, 1st Gen Vintage Air, recent AAW wiring harness, 5-lug conversion, 1985 spindles and brakes. 1982 C10 SWB -- converted from 250-six to roller cam 350, Vortec heads -- sold 1981 C10 Silverado LWB, 305, TH350C -- sold, but wish I still had it! 1969 C10 (not the current one) that I bought in the early 1980s. Paid $1200; sold for $1500 a few years later. Just a hint at the appreciation that was coming. Retired as a factory automation products salesman. Worked part-time over the years for an engine builder and a classic car repair shop. Member here for 24 years! This is the very first car/truck Internet forum I joined. I still used a dial-up modem back then!

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