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charles craig 02-06-2010 15:05:00 67.142.161.35 123614 Report to Moderator	Well i got this wd45 engine in my "D" model grader. Oil pressure wasn't up to par when I started the engine. After many assurances that 15/20 lbs was allright, I took off the valve cover to see if I had any pressure at the rockers. WELL yes I did. So I put it back on and tightened the nuts that held it on. Since then it has has had a leak from the front and back of the cover. Does any one make a sturdier cover. [Reply]   [Send Email]
CHARLES CRAIG 02-08-2010 11:39:04 67.142.161.30 123678 Report to Moderator	Re: Studier valve cover in reply to charles craig, 02-06-2010 15:05:00   Thanks for all of the advice. I do tend to be a bit heavy-handed at times. Was hoping that I could get a cast or heaver one to use. Will reinstall with a bit gentler hand. CC   [Reply]   [Send Email]
Bob Bancroft 02-06-2010 16:56:52 72.173.160.50 123622 Report to Moderator	Re: Studier valve cover in reply to charles craig, 02-06-2010 15:05:00   The only advice I can offer is that it is a delicate balance getting them right. The cover is usually splayed out in the middle from over tightening. I squeeze them in a vice until they're square again, or maybe even a little bowed in. Stick a new gasket to the cover, make sure it is worked out to the edges and dries there. I usually find a smooth hard surface to lay on it to hold it while it dries. Then install the cover, snugging it only as much as necessary to keep it from leaking. I've never tried it, but I'd bet wing nuts (especially on those fine threads) would give ample torque.   [Reply]   [Send Email]
Jeff Z. 02-07-2010 07:57:27 74.76.3.113 123636 Report to Moderator	Re: Studier valve cover in reply to Bob Bancroft, 02-06-2010 16:56:52   I do the same. Put some Permatex High Tack Gasket Sealant here and there on the cover and get the new gasket glued down. You don"t have to cover the entire cover with the Permatex. Just dab some about every 3 inches. This stuff is a pain to remove in the future. Tighten from the center out and you don"t have to tighten much.   [Reply]   [Send Email]
Gatz 02-07-2010 09:51:39 64.12.116.208 123638 Report to Moderator	Re: Studier valve cover in reply to Jeff Z., 02-07-2010 07:57:27   Make sure the cover is not distorted where the bolt holes are and that it's still pushing the entire cover down. Might have to use a small hammer and tap the metal back...or use a flat-faced drift (or even a hammer face) and another medium hammer to tap the material back flush with the top of the cover. Don"t overtighten the nuts when putting the cover on....it really doesn"t take alot.   [Reply]   [No Email]