273 commando valve cover trim removal?

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chrisf

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I have a set of 273 commando valve covers. One is a bit damaged and thought I might remove the chrome do-dad thing off the top and replace the cover as it’s probably a nightmare to repair. what holds them on? A type of epoxy? Can I just swap the chrome part with a non commando cover?
 
There adhered with adhesive, heat gun or oven temp them and remove. 65"
 
Yep..black adhesive..they will bend if pryed on without heat
 
1969 style

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Yall think heat makes 'em come off? You ever feel a valve cover after an hour or driving? Ask Leanne.......Hate to damage one by telling you the wrong way. I know its glue but how you soften it?
 
Heat and dental floss.
Heat to soften the adhesive. Dental floss to cut through it.

Someone was selling 2 sets of the fins recently. The adhesive reminds me of the mastic used to hang mirrors to a wall
 
It appeared to be the same adhesive that holds the glass in a outside mirror. Heat will soften it. I used a heat gun and a putty knife. I didn't bend the aluminum pieces either.
 
ok next question, these are 1967 vintage. is a stock 67 273 valve cover the same? (cant i swap the chrome to a stock 273 cover?) 67-8 same covers
 
chrisf said:
ok next question, these are 1967 vintage. is a stock 67 273 valve cover the same? (cant i swap the chrome to a stock 273 cover?) 67-8 same covers
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The clips for wire looms are spot welded on standard covers.
 
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