Took the '50 out for a spin a couple days ago as the sun was shining and the temp was above freezing. I noticed a smell of gas in the cab, tank is out back between the rails, so I opened the hood and noticed one of the fuel injectors was leaking. I shut the engine down and after cooling, started into changing the injectors, which were probably original back in 1990. $550.00 and two days later I got the injectors installed. I had to drain the rad and remove the fan shroud so decided now was the time to install my Ford racing valve covers as well. I knew they were "slightly" taller than the stock ones, but didn't know how much until I tried to re-install the intake plenum. The covers are too tall and the oil filler won't allow the plenum to sit down; it is also closer to the engine and hits the plenum. Going to have to remove the one cover, and modify the filler port. This will delay crusin' for a while.

Tom

 

I seem to go backwards often. Yours will look nice with the valve covers and run better with the new injectors. Mine isn't driving yet, no cruising for a while for me...

 

Can you just put the cover with the filler on the other side?

 

Three words: upper intake spacer!

 

Are you using the valve covers for EFI or carbed?

EFI


Carb

 

Tom,
I feel your pain. It seems like every step forward I make there are 2 or 3 steps backwards.

I sure hope you can come up with a simple solution. I'll keep my fingers crossed as its cruising season (hopefully tomorrow for me)

Bobby

 

If you average out my forward progress and my steps backwards, I'm going side ways most of the time, but it sure is fun. LOL.

 

Feeling a little sheepish Ross; did not occur to me that I could swap them side for side.



Nathan : they are for EFI, now I have to weld the filler spout back on. Geez

 

Silly me:

 

Ouch....that sucks!! Looks like that came from my place!

 

Ross;

Took a look just now ; the driver side install would be tight towards the firewall and would be under the throttle linkage.

Don't feel any smarter but my plan is to extend the filler tube towards the front at a 45 degree angle, metal is thin , will have to show some patience.

If all goes well it will look OK; nice to have the new valve covers to kick up the engine compartment. Hopefully my welding skills will not destroy the cover. Will keep heat low and go slowly.

Tom

 

glad to hear you guys go backwards as much as I do!

 

Spent time today to weld up the filler tube to the valve cover. Heres a look at the cover before install and after, positioning will allow for oil fill now.



Started re-assemble, got intake plenum back on.



Tom

 

Looks good.

On the bright side, it will sure make adding oil a lot easier.

Hurry up and get that truck on the road
Bobby

 

I still have to connect all vacuum lines and water lines before I drive it again. Hopefully I have the leaking injectors solved.

Next project will be finding the leaking transmission; looks like it is coming from rear of the tailshaft.

Never done

Tom