1968 Hemi Barracuda info

autoxcuda said

Now, you have aftermarket cast valve covers.

The original stamped steel valve covers don't need as much room. But yes, you really need to beat/move out the inner shock brace.

Troy didn't move the shock brace back much at all on his Hemi Dart clone and it is very tight. But it does work. I've seen him adjust the valves a couple times myself.

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Wow!!

Aside from being crude workmanship I'd like to see your friend remove the RH sheet metal valve cover and adjust the valve lash, and do it in a reasonable amount of time, and with the engine hot. That's tight!!!

If I was building a true SS clone I would probably consider "beating" the inner apron into submission but it would be a difficult decision on my part.

To each his own.