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1st Generation 1964 1/2 - 1973 - Questions & general discussions that apply to a specific year => 1968 Mustang => Topic started by: tmahle on April 18, 2020, 10:16:43 AM
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Hello,
I am sure this is covered someplace but just looking to confirm what I think I know. Is the Valve cover wire bracket for a May 68 car just spot welded tabs on the top? When did the bracket cease to be spot welded to the side (month)? I have examples of both but not sure which is correct for my Early May 68 built car. Engine stamp is 8E8U.
Second question is was there any markings on the valve cover for part code? I can't tell if mine is original. Based on how clean they are on the inside I think they have been replaced.
What do most people do for the covers. Do they try to find NOS or is the aftermarket acceptable? What does one look for when purchasing? I read something about rounded corners but not sure what exactly that entails to avoid. I am scared to buy slightly rusty used to clean up and use if I don't know what exactly I am buying. I already got burnt on bumpers that were claimed to be original.
Thanks
Tim
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I am guessing that your car has a 289 or 302? It's not clear from your question. Maybe the bracket is the extension for the spark plug wire divider?
Hello,
I am sure this is covered someplace but just looking to confirm what I think I know. Is the Valve cover wire bracket for a May 68 car just spot welded tabs on the top? When did the bracket cease to be spot welded to the side (month)? I have examples of both but not sure which is correct for my Early May 68 built car. Engine stamp is 8E8U.
Second question is was there any markings on the valve cover for part code? I can't tell if mine is original. Based on how clean they are on the inside I think they have been replaced.
What do most people do for the covers. Do they try to find NOS or is the aftermarket acceptable? What does one look for when purchasing? I read something about rounded corners but not sure what exactly that entails to avoid. I am scared to buy slightly rusty used to clean up and use if I don't know what exactly I am buying. I already got burnt on bumpers that were claimed to be original.
Thanks
Tim
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Is the Valve cover wire bracket for a May 68 car just spot welded tabs on the top? When did the bracket cease to be spot welded to the side (month)? I have examples of both but not sure which is correct for my Early May 68 built car. Engine stamp is 8E8U.
The small L shaped bracket is spot welded to the valve cover. You will have another longer sheet metal bracket attached to the small L bracket on the passenger side of the engine. Its attached with screws. You can see examples of all of this in some of the pictures posted in the Unrestored Picture Thread on the main page. Just choose the year your interested in then the thread - each shows the engine code in the title usually
Second question is was there any markings on the valve cover for part code? .......
No. Don't even recall if the 68 small block ones have a stamping date on them
What do most people do for the covers. Do they try to find NOS or is the aftermarket acceptable? What does one look for when purchasing?
Most just purchase another nice, unrusted and undented set from a donor engine/car. There were hundreds of thousands of cars that use the same valve covers. Look to the south west if you can or from cars from that general area. Might even check with WCC since they have a small yard and have some. Just make sure you get the same design you need fro your application since they did change through the years.
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WWC: do you mean WCC or West Coast Cougars?
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WWC: do you mean WCC or West Coast Cougars?
Yep - corrected