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Technical => Engine Tech => Topic started by: 88 Blackbird 5.0 on November 08, 2009, 01:30:40 PM

Title: Valve cover question
Post by: 88 Blackbird 5.0 on November 08, 2009, 01:30:40 PM
There's a pair of stock, aluminum 5.0 valve covers I found that are in great shape, except the baffle is missing from under the filler neck.  Are there any easy ways to put some kind of a baffle in there?    The guy selling them doesn't have the baffle any more.  I don't want to have oil in my intake, so I definitely want to have a baffle in there.  Thanks for any help on this guys.
Title: Valve cover question
Post by: TurboCoupe50 on November 08, 2009, 02:16:36 PM
I had to remove the baffle and cut some of the mount to clear my roller rockers, never had a problem...
Title: Valve cover question
Post by: 88CougarGT on November 08, 2009, 03:01:55 PM
I agree with TC.  I can look down into the filler and see my rockers.  No problem yet.
Title: Valve cover question
Post by: 88 Blackbird 5.0 on November 08, 2009, 03:06:59 PM
I don't know guys.  I've read a lot of guys say they didn't have any problems with oil being sucked into the TB, but I've also read where a lot of guys did have that problem.  I don't suppose either of you still have your baffle and the screws that hold the baffle into the cover would you?  I just found out about those screws.  If I could get them and someone's unused baffle, I'd be good to go.  Since I'm not using aftermarket roller rockers, I might as well use a baffle and know that I won't have any issues.
Title: Valve cover question
Post by: vinnietbird on November 08, 2009, 04:00:33 PM
Get one of those metal "for sale" signs,and cut out a new baffle and use some small self tapping screws to install it.Shouldn't take more than 10 or 15 minutes to make one and drill 3 small holes for the screws.Very simple baffle.
Title: Valve cover question
Post by: 1979 Cougar XR7 on November 08, 2009, 05:35:34 PM
ive got a set of stock valve covers they have the ford emblom stamped on em that ill sell ya for cheap,,,they are primered and ready for paint
Title: Valve cover question
Post by: thunderjet302 on November 08, 2009, 10:00:00 PM
I ran valve covers without a baffle for awhile and have not had an oil consumption issue.
Title: Valve cover question
Post by: 88 Blackbird 5.0 on November 09, 2009, 12:56:58 AM
Quote from: vinnietbird;298076
Get one of those metal "for sale" signs,and cut out a new baffle and use some small self tapping screws to install it.Shouldn't take more than 10 or 15 minutes to make one and drill 3 small holes for the screws.Very simple baffle.


I found out that my local Home Depot sells small sheets of aluminum Vinnie, so I'm gonna cut a baffle-sized piece out of one of those sheets and use self tapping screws like you suggested and call it a day.  Thanks for the idea.  :D
Title: Valve cover question
Post by: 88 Blackbird 5.0 on November 09, 2009, 12:58:21 AM
Quote from: 1979 Cougar XR7;298088
ive got a set of stock valve covers they have the ford emblom stamped on em that ill sell ya for cheap,,,they are primered and ready for paint


Thanks for the offer, but I want to use stock, aluminum 5.0 valve covers.  I found a pair here in Columbus that I'm gonna go buy tomorrow.
Title: Valve cover question
Post by: vinnietbird on November 09, 2009, 06:59:38 AM
You're welcome.I'm going to make one for my valve cover that I have on the new engine as well.I won't be using it,but someone will when I'm finished with the swap.Snap a pic.
Title: Valve cover question
Post by: kendoo130 on November 09, 2009, 10:35:28 AM
I did what vinnie said-except I used a sode can. It's been on my Mustang about 5 years now like that.
Title: Valve cover question
Post by: vinnietbird on November 09, 2009, 06:23:19 PM
I'm going to make one maybe tonight for mine.It'll give me something to do while I'm chillin'.
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