Suggestions please. Valve cover mod - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jfnar · 06-12-2019, 10:27 AM

I bought this Mercruiser valve cover from member Brad54. I'm planning to paint it black and orange and I'd like to add this 292 emblem to it. I don't really want to drill holes in it and I don't like the idea of retainers on the inside of the cover so I'm thinking about just cutting the studs off and gluing it on with JB weld. Any thoughts on whether this will work? Better ideas? Thanks.

geezer#99 · 06-12-2019, 10:40 AM

I’d try 3M double sided tape.

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notsolo · 06-12-2019, 10:58 AM

JB weld is great stuff. Heavy scuff. I would use sharp point and score both emblem and under where it mounts, teaspoon of JB weld will hold it...you may want to put tape around it, JB weld seems to run a little when you look away.

**ga-stepside** · 06-12-2019, 11:00 AM

I have use 3M double sided tape on two different sets of valve covers, works great.

**Steeveedee** · 06-12-2019, 12:45 PM

If you never want to take it off again, JB Weld is the way to go. Double-sided tape gives you an option for removal.

BugzC10 · 06-12-2019, 01:07 PM

I would do both...don't cut off the studs, drill holes (measure 3 times then drill) and then JB Weld it on the outside and inside the cover. Either way you go it will look good.

06-12-2019, 10:27 AM	#1
jfnar Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Jonesboro, AR Posts: 410	Suggestions please. Valve cover mod I bought this Mercruiser valve cover from member Brad54. I'm planning to paint it black and orange and I'd like to add this 292 emblem to it. I don't really want to drill holes in it and I don't like the idea of retainers on the inside of the cover so I'm thinking about just cutting the studs off and gluing it on with JB weld. Any thoughts on whether this will work? Better ideas? Thanks. Attached Images

06-12-2019, 10:40 AM	#2
geezer#99 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bowser Posts: 13,778	Re: Suggestions please. Valve cover mod I’d try 3M double sided tape. https://www.google.com/search?tbm=is...kI6cdGJtz3Kg5M

06-12-2019, 10:58 AM	#3
notsolo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Md Posts: 2,485	Re: Suggestions please. Valve cover mod JB weld is great stuff. Heavy scuff. I would use sharp point and score both emblem and under where it mounts, teaspoon of JB weld will hold it...you may want to put tape around it, JB weld seems to run a little when you look away. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635605

06-12-2019, 11:00 AM	#4
ga-stepside Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Sugar Hill GA Posts: 369	Re: Suggestions please. Valve cover mod I have use 3M double sided tape on two different sets of valve covers, works great. __________________ 1967 C10 Step side 1970 AMX 390 1977 Datsun 280Z highly modified with '95 LT1 power

06-12-2019, 12:45 PM	#5
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,950	Re: Suggestions please. Valve cover mod If you never want to take it off again, JB Weld is the way to go. Double-sided tape gives you an option for removal. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

06-12-2019, 01:07 PM	#6
BugzC10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Rose Hill Kansas Posts: 1,351	Re: Suggestions please. Valve cover mod I would do both...don't cut off the studs, drill holes (measure 3 times then drill) and then JB Weld it on the outside and inside the cover. Either way you go it will look good. __________________ 1970 C10 Short Stepper with 71/72 front clip.



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