Intake problem.

[phat46]

I oredered an Edelbrock RPM Air Gap intake Tuesday and got it today, Thursday, about 36 hours later! But. When I test fit it to the engine, a 383 stroker SBC, the valve covers won't go back on, they touch the intake. Edelbrock heads, intake and cast valve covers. Anyone ever run into this?

[chimp koose]

Yup ,tall port intake and heads . I would clearance the valve covers. Had that on a victor jr. intake and recently with a strip dominator

[chimp koose]

You could also stack v c gaskets if you don't want to get out the grinder on new shiny stuff!

[phat46]

Yup ,tall port intake and heads . I would clearance the valve covers. Had that on a victor jr. intake and recently with a strip dominator

I might try putting both the gaskets I have on one side and see. It looks like it would be easy to hit the edge of the intake with a disc sander....but the valve covers are WAY cheaper if I screw up! 😄

[enjenjo]

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