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1977 Chevy Truck Engine Install Wiring Nuts Plates

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Shimmy the Proform valve cover into place, then install the kit's wing nuts and hold-down plates (which spread force across the valve covers to prevent leaks). The breather can then be pushed into the grommet. Wing nuts are indexed for aesthetics here and were later torqued to 15 lb-ft by feel after using a torque wrench on a different engine to experience the proper force.
1977 Chevy Engine Valve Covers - Ratty to Natty

 Shimmy the Proform valve cover into place, then install the kit's wing nuts and hold-down plates (which spread force across the valve covers to prevent leaks). The breather can then be pushed into the grommet. Wing nuts are indexed for aesthetics here and were later torqued to 15 lb-ft by feel after using a torque wrench on a different engine to experience the proper force.  View Related Article

 

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