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Dimensions:
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Number of Bolts: 7 per cover, on the perimeter
Finishes: Read about finishes and construction of PML parts.
These tall heavy duty valve covers from PML for big block Chevy engines feature raised CADILLAC script and fins and top quality construction. The CADILLAC script is classic 1949 lettering, licensed from General Motors.
Benefits of these PML valve covers:
- Classic 1949 CADILLAC script and sand cast construction for an old-school look and feel
- PCV and oil fill/breather holes
- Holes have internal baffles cast to reduce oil blow-by
- Thick walls and gasket flanges for strength and a secure seal to the cylinder head
- Licensed GM product
PML designed these valve covers using original GM cast iron heads. Chevrolet Big block engines include: 396, 427, 454, and the 502.
These valve covers are a bit taller than stock to fit over many roller rockers. Always verify clearance before ordering. Using double gaskets to add height frequently causes leaks. Customers have reported to us that PML tall valve covers eliminated the need for double gaskets and the leaks.
Licensed GM product. All related Emblems and vehicle body designs are tradmarks of General Motors LLC, used under license to PML, Inc.
PML designed these valve covers using original GM cast iron heads. Chevrolet Big block engines include: 396, 427, 454, and the 502.
These valve covers are taller than stock so check for space for larger valve covers.
Loaner Program
We want to make sure you get valve covers that will work on your engine and you love looking at. With that in mind we have a program for borrowing a PML valve cover to test fit on an engine. Learn more about the PML Loaner Program.
1949 Cadillac
Ben installed these valve covers on his beautiful 1949 Cadillac Series 62. His Cadillac features an Art Morrison chassis and a Chevy big block engine. Our thanks to Ben for sending us pictures of his installation.
1949 Cadillac with Chevy big block engine
1949 Cadillac with Chevy big block engine, passenger side, PML valve covers
1949 Cadillac with Chevy big block engine, driver side, PML valve covers with Cadillac script
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1948 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible
Bill installed these PML valve covers in polish finish to dress uphis 1948 Series 62 Cadillac with a Chevy big block 502 crate motor.
1948 Cadillac Series 62
as a convertible
PML valve covers on 502 engine, passenger side
PML valve covers on 502 engine, driver side
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Gaskets
Gaskets are not included with these valve covers. PML designed these Chevy Big Block valve covers to work with cork composite gaskets.
Breather and PCV Holes
PML Chevy big block valve covers have PCV and oil fill/breather holes and baffles cast into the covers. The internal baffles help prevent oil blow-by out the PCV and breather holes.
These holes work with standard 1 1/4 inch grommets.
If desired, a breather cap with a 1 inch outer diameter tube can be used with the breather grommet.
Close up view showing that the PML Big Block Chevy valve cover has a
good fit with grommet and chrome push-in breather cap installed
PML Big Block Chevy valve cover, breather grommet, and chrome breather cap
PML Big Block Chevy valve cover, breather grommet and chrome
breather cap installed, top view
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Checking Clearance
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Engine configurations vary so please check for clearance for larger valve covers. The walls and gasket flange are thicker than stock and the fins and script add height to the top.
Look for clearance on the inside also, especially if you have roller rockers. A simple check can be made if you have the stock valve cover. Set the stock cover on the head and measure the distance, if any, between the gasket flange surface and the head. This cover is approximately 3/8 to 1/2 inch taller than the stock cover. PML tall covers are approximately 3/8 inch taller than our standard height covers.
Some customers have reported that their roller rockers contact the inside of these PML valve covers at corners. PML has heard that grinding a bit off the roller rockers on #1 intake and #6 intake, one intake rocker on each side of engine, can add enough clearance (but this is not something we have tried or endorse).
Flyer
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PML Valve Covers Compared to Stock
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