Commando valve covers ?

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dartfreak75

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I got these valve covers on a 360 I bought recently and I can't tell if they are original commandos or if someone has just adhered the fins on them to make them look like them. They have large long breather tubes that seem to be permanent i can't get them out they don't have a rubber gaskets around the to pop out the tubes the baffles don't look like they have been removed or messed with so I don't think they were added later. The fins look original but they look like they are epoxyed on. You can see the glue kinda like rtv squirted out the sides. Was they originally put on like that? What do you guys think what do I have here?

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The fins are originals but those tubes - not even. The fins are actually attached with a couple of dabs if RTV and not slathered on. The valve covers themselves - whi knows since they’ve been “modified” with those tubes
 
The fins are originals but those tubes - not even. The fins are actually attached with a couple of dabs if RTV and not slathered on. The valve covers themselves - whi knows since they’ve been “modified” with those tubes
Thanks yea I knew the tubes wasn't I just couldn't figure out how they would have gotten them in maybe they are just cheap aftermarket covers from the 80s and someone put the fins on them. The atv oozing out the sides is kinda what made me think someone added them. I may pop off the fins and trash the covers or at least try to remove the tubes and install grommets
 
Is it just me, or does it look like exhaust pipe adapters pressed/driven onto the original stovepipes? Maybe to extend the breather/fillers up over some kind of AC plumbing, or some other excessive-alcohol induced reasoning...? If so, you might get lucky and be able to soak it in PB or Deepcreep and work them off of there- or carefully slot/grind the outer tube and get them off. The RTV is probably from the fins falling off in the past- not uncommon.
 
Is it just me, or does it look like exhaust pipe adapters pressed/driven onto the original stovepipes? Maybe to extend the breather/fillers up over some kind of AC plumbing, or some other excessive-alcohol induced reasoning...? If so, you might get lucky and be able to soak it in PB or Deepcreep and work them off of there- or carefully slot/grind the outer tube and get them off. The RTV is probably from the fins falling off in the past- not uncommon.
I thought the same but they are solid one piece. They also had both tubes filed with rtv. Im not sure how they added oil! Haha
 
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Yeah, they are messed up.
Maybe you could shorten up the tubes and clean them up and make them better.
Just a thought
 
Is it just me, or does it look like exhaust pipe adapters pressed/driven onto the original stovepipes? Maybe to extend the breather/fillers up over some kind of AC plumbing, or some other excessive-alcohol induced reasoning...? If so, you might get lucky and be able to soak it in PB or Deepcreep and work them off of there- or carefully slot/grind the outer tube and get them off. The RTV is probably from the fins falling off in the past- not uncommon.
I'll be damned your 100 percent correct. I went and looked closer this morning and you can see the original tube edge im gonna try to get them off without damaging them
 
Maybe you could tack or screw something over the opening and use a slide hammer to get them to move, hopefully.
 
If they have glue all the way around that tube, the only way they are coming off is by cutting through the outer vertically in several segments. I'd cut them off above the original and carefully grind 4-6 slices down around the perimeter, only going through the outer one. You won't be able to get close at the base. Going to be a PITA. Maybe some heat first to try and burn the adhesive out.
 
If they have glue all the way around that tube, the only way they are coming off is by cutting through the outer vertically in several segments. I'd cut them off above the original and carefully grind 4-6 slices down around the perimeter, only going through the outer one. You won't be able to get close at the base. Going to be a PITA. Maybe some heat first to try and burn the adhesive out.
^^Yup. And overall, BE PATIENT. Don't get excited and rush it. Soak it, heat it, work it around. Cut/grind gently. You'll get it.
Now that I think about it, before you start, I'd be tempted to tape off/seal off the ends of those tubes and pour in some vinegar through the valve cover and let them sit for a couple of days first; then attack them.
 
I been outside working on them I got the tubes off. I drilled a hole and slide in a bolt and used an air hammer on the bolt got them right off. Im making a video ill post it here when I'm done.

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