Here is a pic of the one of the valve covers with the decals that Ron provided, Thanks Ron!! It didnt get it on quite like I wanted to (my layout was off some) but its going to work.

Dan:

It looks like that cover has been seriously overtightened.  They should not be dished next to the mounting holes, only depressed where the grommets go.  If they are flat end to end so the gasket will seal, then maybe they will work OK.

John - "The Hoosier Hurricane"

never messing with a yblock before I didnt know that, now that you mention it and I look at the picture its painfully obvious, isnt it - I'll see what the mounting flanges look like but I think I need to find a set of covers in better shape, thanks-

They can be straightend. Set them face down on a hard surface (probably with a towel underneath to protect your paint and gasket). Use a large face hammer and drive down the area at the hole. They will often come out nearly level. I usually "correct" any metal valve covers before replacing. Also a good Idea around pan and valley cover bolt holes. They get pulled down over time and don't correctly tighten. Hope this helps. Chuck in NH

Y's guys rule!
Looking for McCullouch VS57 brackets and parts. Also looking for 28 Chrysler series 72 parts. And early Hemi parts.

MoonShadow, 292 w/McCulloch, 28 Chrysler Roadster, 354 Hemi)
Manchester, New Hampshire

good idea, I'll give it a shot - wish I would've caught it before I had 'em all painted up, oh well!

Got the dents pushed out some but left a couple hammer marks, look kinda bad but will do for the time being...

Had my local sign guy make a couple more of these decals based on the ones Ron gave me. If anyone would like them I will send them to you, I would ask that those folks who have so generously donated to this project have first dibs but if they dont want them I will send them to whoever wants them - I only have one pair. Thanks-

Dan,



Why don't you have more made and have a 'FUND RAISER' for your project (if your school would allow that, don't want to get you in trouble).





Johnson Rod



Southern California

Not a bad idea, I did get the originals from Ron for free and I dont want to profit off his genorosity and I have also received tons of free help from members here and dont wish to profit off their genorosity either - I am however looking for ideas for fundraisers for the shop and your idea is a good one, thanks-

when all else fail, you can try to get someone to scan the logo 1:1 on a computer, print it out and make stencils, and airbrush/kylon away

I'm in the decal business and could probably get some made if the original designer was in agreement. I don't know if Ron had these made or not. If someone has the artwork EMAIL it to me and I'll work up pricing. The problem is that I have to do a couple hundred to make it worth while. Chuck in NH

Y's guys rule!
Looking for McCullouch VS57 brackets and parts. Also looking for 28 Chrysler series 72 parts. And early Hemi parts.

MoonShadow, 292 w/McCulloch, 28 Chrysler Roadster, 354 Hemi)
Manchester, New Hampshire