1912 engine valve cover plates

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1912 engine valve cover plates

Post by Michael A » Tue May 21, 2019 9:32 am

Hi, what would be correct thickness for Apr 1912 valve cover plates. Anything to else to look out for.
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Re: 1912 engine valve cover plates

Post by Mark Gregush » Tue May 21, 2019 11:44 am

Not mine but these are on E-bay. The early ones were thicker then later ones, sorry don't have the thickness at hand.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-Cylinder- ... SwnXhcs8ix
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Re: 1912 engine valve cover plates

Post by Adam » Tue May 21, 2019 2:33 pm

I have 1 single ‘12 cover. $50. Email me if you are interested.


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Re: 1912 engine valve cover plates

Post by Adam » Tue May 21, 2019 2:40 pm

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Re: 1912 engine valve cover plates

Post by Michael A » Tue May 21, 2019 7:23 pm

Thanks everyone, I'll let you know thanks Adam.


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Re: 1912 engine valve cover plates

Post by Original Smith » Wed May 22, 2019 9:38 am

They are .095" There are four on ebay now.


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Re: 1912 engine valve cover plates

Post by Michael A » Wed May 22, 2019 10:09 am

Thank you I did see them


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Re: 1912 engine valve cover plates

Post by Adam » Wed May 22, 2019 11:49 am

The ones on eBay are typical of the very early .09375” covers used BEFORE June ‘11. They have a relief in the stamping of the “X” inside. They are also about half the going price, but they are a bit rusty...


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Re: 1912 engine valve cover plates

Post by Original Smith » Wed May 22, 2019 9:35 pm

I have the valve covers that came on my1913 when new, I suspect, at least, they've been on this car since I bought it in 1961, and they are between .095 and .100". The Ford prints don't always confirm what Ford did on the assembly line!


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Re: 1912 engine valve cover plates

Post by Allan » Thu May 23, 2019 7:59 am

Micheal, I have a pair of nice ones in my swap meet stocks.

Allan from down under.


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Re: 1912 engine valve cover plates

Post by Michael A » Thu May 23, 2019 7:54 pm

Thanks Allan

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