valve covers

[Mike S.]

In 1963 what type of valve covers came on the 327/300? Mike

[Claus S.]

Re: valve covers

I had a look in my Vette Vues Fact Book of the C2 Sting Ray


For the 250 and 350 it is Chevy orange , stamped steel with rectangular indentation containing black and gold decal "Chevrolet327 Turbu-Fire"
For the special high performance 365 hp and fuel injection it was the finned valve cover
I was really sure that it was the finned aluminum ones.

[Mike S.]

Re: valve covers

I was hoping they would be the finned aluminum, as I have a set of those, but figured they were only for the 340-360 hp. Thanks for your help. Mike

[Claus S.]

Re: valve covers

I also was sure but i might be wrong because before i looked in my book i was sure it was the finned aluminum ones.

Wait and see maybe you could get both the Chevy orange and the finned ones
Lot of experts here for sure

[Mike S.]

Re: valve covers

Yeeh Im not in a hurry as it will be sping before I have her ready to drive again, but I want her correct this time.

[Lawrence M.]

Re: valve covers

I'm a C3 guy, but I'm pretty sure the only hydralic lifter C2 engines that got the aluminum valve covers were the 350 hp L79's of 65,66 & 67.

[Mike S.]

Re: valve covers

Thanks, I think your right

[Joe L.]

Re: valve covers

I'm a C3 guy, but I'm pretty sure the only hydralic lifter C2 engines that got the aluminum valve covers were the 350 hp L79's of 65,66 & 67.

Larry, et al-------


Yes, that's how it was. The 1965-67 L-79 was the only Corvette hydraulic lifter engine to receive aluminum valve covers during the C2 years.

1963-66 250 and 300 HP used the stamped steel valve covers with the "inverted peak" and central rectangular area for the decal. 1967 300 hp used a different style steel valve cover with "Chevrolet" script embossment.

All Corvette small block steel valve covers were basically the same as those used on most small block passenger cars for any given year. The only exception I can think of is 65-68 Chevelles and Novas with L-79 which used a chromed version of the stamped steel covers.