After removing the passenger shock and the master cylinder, I was able to get the valve covers off. The reason for disassembly was to check and adjust the valve lash.
The master cylinder was the most difficult to deal with. After unbolting it from the firewall, still no clearance. I then unbolted it from the pedal, thinking I could move it over enough, still nothing............ The valve cover would not come off due to the master cylinder, and the MC could not be moved because of the valve cover. However, with everything on the car, I am always learning stuff and how to deal with an engine that is not made to be jammed into such a confined space.