| Author | Message | ||
| george bruton (Tazman632000)
Registered Member Username: Tazman632000 Post Number: 68 Registered: 2-2007 Posted From: 65.184.236.52 Rating: N/A |
i just swapped engines out i my coach the engine i put in has the jake brakes with tall valve covers the the lower cover is hitting the tail gate so i cant get it to shut, what have ther people done to get it to close? looks like i might have to cut the tail gate out then build some thing to go over it but i hate to cut a stock tail gate? | ||
| Douglas Wotring (Tekebird)
Registered Member Username: Tekebird Post Number: 350 Registered: 10-2004 Posted From: 71.59.75.212 Rating: N/A |
you have to cut it and put a buldged out section. | ||
| Geobus (4108gmc)
Registered Member Username: 4108gmc Post Number: 72 Registered: 6-2004 Posted From: 74.213.213.175 Rating: N/A |
For a short term fix, I took 2 2x4 blocks and fastened them to the base of the vertical hangers that hold the engine. I set them on the bumper and fastened them to the uprights. These blocks hold the door away from the valve cover. However, you will need to use a bunge to strap the door shut. This should buy you time until you modify the door. Have a great day. | ||
| Mark Renner (Boomer)
Registered Member Username: Boomer Post Number: 93 Registered: 11-2006 Posted From: 12.180.53.193  Rating: N/A |
Doesn't R&M Fiberglass make a 4106 tailgate panel that will work for this application? | ||
| Tom Christman (Tchristman)
Registered Member Username: Tchristman Post Number: 15 Registered: 1-2006 Posted From: 66.218.33.156 Rating: N/A |
I had a panel covering my valve cover that I just removed and the valve cover now is exposed, but the rear door shuts fine. I like seeing the valve cover. Good Luck, TomC |