My Engine replacement odyssey - 1994 HR
My engine replacement odyssey has begun. I posted questions about the 460 V8 in my 1994 Holiday Rambler some time back and after much engine diagnosis and finally laboratory analysis of my crankcase o...
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RLS7201 wrote:
While looking at you last posted picture, it dawned on me that you will need different valve covers. The ones you have on the carbed heads won't work on the EFI heads. You'll need 1988 or later valve covers. Or does your long block come with valve covers? The EFI valve covers have center mounting bolts.
Richard
Richard,
Thank you! I wasn't aware of that. My new engine is currently sitting outside in a plastic shipping crate covered with blue tarps. When I picked up the engine I found it wrapped in plastic inside the crate and thought it best to leave it that way until I was ready to install it. However, I did check to make sure I had the proper cylinder heads.
Thanks again for the heads-up!
Steve
PS it'll be a good excuse to get new valve covers, the ones I have are in really sorry condition (why is that not surprising?).
