- 1. Valve Covers (score: 1)
- Author: "Jeff Eakin" <jeff@graphic-net.com>
- Date: Wed, 14 Jul 2004 09:44:39 -0600
- I recently bought a MK-II Tiger which came to me with optional valve covers saying "COBRA powered by ford" rather than the usual "TIGER powered by ford". The guy I bought it from said he thought the
- /html/tigers/2004-07/msg00043.html (7,029 bytes)
- 2. RE: Valve Covers (score: 1)
- Author: "Theo Smit" <theo.smit@dynastream.com>
- Date: Wed, 14 Jul 2004 11:26:49 -0600
- Hi Jeff, As far as I know, the cast aluminum Tiger valve covers were never fitted at the factory - they're a LAT dress-up item, so they'd be installed either by the dealer or by the owner. I have the
- /html/tigers/2004-07/msg00045.html (7,661 bytes)
- 3. Re: Valve Covers (score: 1)
- Author: Steve Laifman <SLaifman@socal.rr.com>
- Date: Wed, 14 Jul 2004 13:11:41 -0700
- The Tiger LAT-2 Engine Dress Up Kit, or LAT-8 valve covers (See TigersUnited.com L.A.T and Dealer Options) was cast aluminum with top fins that were ground off at the back edge near the firewall for
- /html/tigers/2004-07/msg00047.html (7,944 bytes)
- 4. Valve Covers (score: 1)
- Author: "Wayne Pierzga" <W_Pierzga@email.msn.com>
- Date: Tue, 31 Aug 1999 16:40:43 -0400
- I am rebuilding the engine in the MkII Tiger. I have installed roller rockers. The rockers do not fit under the LAT aluminum valve covers. I have seen from another message thread that some folks hav
- /html/tigers/1999-08/msg00513.html (7,338 bytes)
- 5. Re: Valve Covers (score: 1)
- Author: James Barrett <jamesbrt@mindspring.com>
- Date: Tue, 31 Aug 1999 17:54:06 -0400
- If it helps, I have Harland Sharp Roller rockers on my 351C with the big aluminum valve covers. I had to trim the oil splash shields inside to clear these rockers. The Winsor valve covers are much s
- /html/tigers/1999-08/msg00514.html (8,405 bytes)
- 6. Re: Valve Covers (score: 1)
- Author: MWood24020@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 31 Aug 1999 17:50:52 EDT
- << Before I run the engine I would appreciate some informed comment on the solution I have taken. Should I carve up the inside of the LAT valve covers or will the extra-thick gasket trick work reliab
- /html/tigers/1999-08/msg00515.html (6,834 bytes)
- 7. Re: Valve Covers (score: 1)
- Author: Larry Paulick <larry.p@erols.com>
- Date: Tue, 31 Aug 1999 18:40:44 -0400
- Wayne, if you use only one set of gaskets, turn the engine over by hand, with the valve covers just sitting on the gasket, and the valve train does not make contact with the cover, then the valve tra
- /html/tigers/1999-08/msg00518.html (6,617 bytes)
- 8. Valve Covers (score: 1)
- Author: TigerCoupe <TigerCoupe@aol.com>
- Date: Tue, 5 May 1998 14:40:38 EDT
- <I have been considering replacing the stock valve covers with aluminium valve covers if and when I can find some repro or original Tiger or Cobra covers. Question is, will I have to lower the engine
- /html/tigers/1998-05/msg00070.html (7,048 bytes)
- 9. valve covers (score: 1)
- Author: "Tigerman" <Tigerman67@hotmail.com>
- Date: Fri, 25 May 2007 13:27:05 -0600
- Okay, I have to ask about valve covers and clearance. I have a 5 bolt 289 in my tiger (and the original 260 on an engine stand waiting to be rebuilt). I believe it has standard 289 heads, rockers etc
- /html/tigers/2007-05/msg00166.html (7,018 bytes)
- 10. Re: valve covers (score: 1)
- Author: Robert Dobrowski <rsdslp@juno.com>
- Date: Fri, 25 May 2007 16:09:37 -0700
- It is a tight fit but I have been able to get the aluminum valve covers on and off.
- /html/tigers/2007-05/msg00172.html (6,268 bytes)
- 11. Re: valve covers (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Michels" <mmichels@socal.rr.com>
- Date: Fri, 25 May 2007 18:24:17 -0700
- Steve, I have the cast covers on a 260. Although it's tight, you can get the covers on and off. I'm not sure if there is a difference for a 289, but I doubt it. The generator/alternator and expansion
- /html/tigers/2007-05/msg00176.html (7,233 bytes)
- 12. Re: valve covers (score: 1)
- Author: "Thomas Witt" <atwittsend@verizon.net>
- Date: Fri, 25 May 2007 20:04:33 -0700
- Yes, I have used them as well (note: I have "powered by Ford"). As I recall the trick was to actually keep the cover parallel to the head, raising it up and forward (diagonal, but parallel if that ma
- /html/tigers/2007-05/msg00179.html (6,767 bytes)
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