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Offline 70challengersix

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440 Valve Cover Stud Location
« on: November 21, 2007 - 03:42:53 PM »
I received a "correct" engine fastener kit for my 440 six pack engine.  When I opened the valve cover bolt package a discovered that there were a some bolts and a couple of "studs" with nuts.  I suspect that these were used in the factory for maybe valve cover alignment - not sure.  Does anyone know why these studs were used, and what "position" or "location" are they used at on each valve cover??

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Re: 440 Valve Cover Stud Location
« Reply #1 on: November 21, 2007 - 05:55:37 PM »
the studs were used in the 2 lower corners

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Re: 440 Valve Cover Stud Location
« Reply #2 on: November 22, 2007 - 01:48:38 AM »
Alignment of cover for ease of assembly at the factory would be my guess.
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Re: 440 Valve Cover Stud Location
« Reply #3 on: November 22, 2007 - 01:50:15 PM »
Thanks Chryco -

I assume that they are the "forward" lower corners - is that correct?

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Re: 440 Valve Cover Stud Location
« Reply #4 on: November 22, 2007 - 01:53:24 PM »
4 studs front & rear of both heads , I would use them in the rear if you only have 2 studs

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Re: 440 Valve Cover Stud Location
« Reply #5 on: November 22, 2007 - 01:58:03 PM »
Thanks Chryco - I'll put them in before I have my Turkey.

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Re: 440 Valve Cover Stud Location
« Reply #6 on: November 22, 2007 - 02:45:19 PM »
Ok , you are welcome

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