[Tigers] Valve Cover Removal

[Ron Fraser]

Brad
	Check to see if there is some debris in that Allen head - use some
compressed air to blow it clear - then see if the Allen wrench fits better
and you are able to turn it out.  You should check all the Allen bolts -
maybe they should be replaced.

I will yield to those who have LAT valve cover about removal.  It should
come off without dropping the engine.

The stock valve cover can be a bit of a knuckle buster but they will come
off without dropping the engine.

Stock Tiger Engine Study - when you get the valve cover off - check the head
casting date and let me know - I'll add it to your other information.

Ron Fraser



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From: Tigers [mailto:tigers-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of hallmotors
Sent: Saturday, November 01, 2014 11:47 AM
To: tigers at autox.team.net
Subject: [Tigers] Valve Cover Removal


I have an oil leak from the passenger bank valve cover onto the exhaust
manifold (toward the back, say above about at the #3 or #4 cylinder
location) and thus need to remove the valve cover to install a new gasket.
My Tiger has the original 260 engine with LAT-8 Aluminum finned Tiger
Powered by Ford valve covers attached with allen head bolts.  I've looked at
what I could find in the archives on removing the valve covers but am still
looking for advice.  I basically have three questions, 1) can this style
valve cover be removed without dropping the engine, 2) I'm having problems
getting an allen wrench on the top back valve cover bolt and it appears
there's no firewall access hole for the passenger bank; any advice here, and
3) once the bolts are out, any advice on how to get the valve cover up, over
and off.



Thanks guys,

Brad Hall

Wichita, KS

LRXFE609
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