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    Shelby valve cover

    While putting the finishing touches on the engine today I managed to break off a corner of the Shelby valve cover. Anyone have one for sale for a reasonable price?

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    Re: Shelby valve cover

    Get it welded. Make sure you use the correct gasket for it.

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    Re: Shelby valve cover

    I might have one. It does not use the 1 piece VC gasket. Came from and 87 S car.
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    Re: Shelby valve cover

    Quote Originally Posted by black86glhs View Post
    I might have one. It does not use the 1 piece VC gasket. Came from and 87 S car.
    Is it a shelby valve cover or is it one that says turbo?

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    Re: Shelby valve cover

    Not trying to be a d*ck.....why would I offer a turbo one when you asked for a Shelby VC???? Yes it is a Shelby cover.
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    Re: Shelby valve cover

    dont know your setup but i saw a chinese head that was cast wrong and caused the VC to break, make sure the head is flat in that corner

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    Re: Shelby valve cover

    what would it cost for it to leave your hands and enter mine

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    Re: Shelby valve cover

    what gasket was being used when it broke? The only VC I've broken was with a Fel-pro gasket and I feel with the way it fit when going on it was the cause of breaking the VC.

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    Re: Shelby valve cover

    Here are pics of the VC.

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    Re: Shelby valve cover

    There seem to be a lot of broken Shelby valve covers. Not sure if there was a casting flaw or a material difference. Maybe all the broken TURBO valve covers just got thrown away.
    Work your way around, gradually snugging the bolts so there isn't too much pressure in any one spot. Use a small 1/4 inch ratchet. It will help limit the amount of torque you can apply.
    Last edited by ajakeski; 07-19-2016 at 08:05 AM.

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    Re: Shelby valve cover

    Quote Originally Posted by ajakeski View Post
    There seem t be a lot of broken Shelby valve covers. Not sure if there was a casting flaw or a material difference.
    Probably sold the wrong gasket and the owner doesn't know any better. 1 piece gasket on pre 88 cover = broken covers.

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