Re: Max Wedge Experts

[Derrick Brown <63max426@xxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Nick,

If there is a trick I havent found it yet.
two choices, remove the exhaust manifold or remove the intake.

im thinking most ran headers so it was easier to do the valves in that configuration.

On Jul 13, 2010, at 4:20 PM, Nick Tiberio wrote:

> 
> When I bought my '64 Max Wedge it had fenderwell headers installed. The 
> right side valve cover came of to adjust the valves no problem.
> 
> When I bought my '63 Max Wedge it had factory exhaust manifolds. I'm 
> guessing the engine was painted 5 years ago and now the paint is 
> blistering on the right valve cover between 4&6 cylinder by the exhaust 
> manifold. 
> 
> As I was about to remove the valve cover I took a good look at it and 
> stopped before I broke the gasket seal. That's a real tight fit between 
> the intake and the exhaust manifolds. Will I be able to remove the valve 
> cover without removing the exhaust manifold? Original engines had solid 
> lifters needing adjustments so they must be able to be removed without 
> removing the exhaust. Please, what's the trick.
> 
> Also this new mopar paint looks great but just does not stand up to 
> heat. What is a better Max Wedge Orange to stand up to the heat.
> 
> Thank You,
> 
> Nick Tiberio
> furyus63
> 

Derrick Brown
'63 Sport Fury, 4 speed
426 MaxWedge
derrickb@xxxxxxx