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Old Sep 29, 2016 | 08:08 AM
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Valve Cover Identification

I'm hoping someone can help me identify a valve cover. I bought it on eBay to replace a dented cover on my 1961 223, but when I went to install it, I found the bolt holes don't line up. In appearance, it is the same as the 223 cover, with 8 holes, front oil filler, and the F-O-R-D letters on top.


The original 223 cover bolt holes are 4-7/16" on center across the width, and the replacement cover bolt holes are 4-5/16" on center. The length is the same on both.

Could this cover be off a 262?


I can't use it, but if I can identify it I'd offer it to someone who can.

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Old Sep 29, 2016 | 11:03 AM
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1960/64 223 I-6 uses a different cylinder head, valve cover and valve cover gasket than the 1961/64 262 I-6.
 
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Old Sep 29, 2016 | 01:50 PM
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Thanks, Bill
Do you have knowledge of how I can tell if it's a 262 valve cover?
 
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Is your Mayo Hellmann's or Best Foods. Lol

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Originally Posted by Mr Mayo
Do you have knowledge of how I can tell if it's a 262 valve cover?
Sorry...no I don't.
The only way one could tell, is to have one of each valve cover to compare.

I haven't seen any in decades.
 
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