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| Author: | Solid_Brass [ Sat Apr 10, 2021 7:51 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Valve cover Gasket - Unsure of engine year |
I am new to the slant 6, learning fast. My car is a 1971 Duster, but I think my engine came out of a early 80s Pickup. Pretty sure I have what is referred to is the "peanut" head. It does have the air injection port in the back (plugged). I am in the process of getting the engine to run reliably. doing all the usual, carb, ignition, timing. Figure I would replace the valve cover gasket when I go to adjust the valve lash. I am not sure which gasket will work for mine. This engine definingly has an oil leak somewhere as it had a nice thick coat of grime over it. ![]() ![]()
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| Author: | Joshie225 [ Sat Apr 10, 2021 10:56 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Valve cover Gasket - Unsure of engine year |
Welcome to the club. That's the '81 and newer hydraulic lifter engine so there's no valve lash adjustment to be done. |
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| Author: | volaredon [ Sun Apr 11, 2021 5:49 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Valve cover Gasket - Unsure of engine year |
could be... valve adjustment or not, who knows what hodge podge of parts someone put together.... hell know when he gets that cover off for sure!!! |
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| Author: | Dart270 [ Sun Apr 11, 2021 5:51 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Valve cover Gasket - Unsure of engine year |
If you ask for a 1981 Dodge pickup or diplomat, you'll get the right valve cover gasket. Application range is 1981-1987 trucks and cars with Slant 6 (225, 3.7L) engine. Lou |
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| Author: | Greg Ondayko [ Sun Apr 11, 2021 8:32 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Valve cover Gasket - Unsure of engine year |
This should get you setup.. https://www.rockauto.com/en/parts/fel-p ... sket,10710 Greg |
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