Identify this valve cover

slickrock · 06-24-08, 06:44 PM

I have three valve covers: The top one is from a later 80 FJ60 2f. The bottom is from a 74.5 F.5 motor.

What is the middle one from? Where would one put oil into the engine without the oil cap?
Is this the 2F cover that is sought after that works on F motors because it makes a better seal and doesn't weep oil as much as the plastic F valve cover? (I have no idea why I have all these covers). The F.5 is called for. If anyone could use the other's let me know. They are free except shipping.

slickrock · 06-24-08, 06:46 PM

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D'Animal · 06-24-08, 06:51 PM

I believe the middle one is from a F135 motor with the fill in the dipstick tube area.

Poser · 06-24-08, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slickrock

Is this the 2F cover that is sought after that works on F motors because it makes a better seal and doesn't weep oil as much as the plastic F valve cover?

No it is not, and the F valve cover is not plastic.

The middle cover is for a 1968-1971 F engine.

The reason the stamped steel rocker covers leak is because they are continually over-tightened, causing them to distort and then not seal properly again.

slickrock · 06-24-08, 07:10 PM

I have no idea how or why I have 3 valve covers. If it is an aluminum valve cover, it would be a better replacement for my 73F's plastic cover for seal issues. But, a big down fall would be having to put oil in the engine through the dipstick.

Anyone have a picture of how the oil would be put into a rig with this middle valve cover? It must be some type of hose that goes to the oil pan?

Poser · 06-24-08, 07:11 PM

Again, that cover is not plastic, and you do not want to use it.

The engine oil fill is on the right side of the engine block, ahead of the distributor.

Poser · 06-24-08, 07:13 PM

If you are looking for the 2F rocker cover that will work on the F engine, then get the valve cover for the 01/75-07/80 cover, oil fill cap, rocker cover seal, four stud seals and acorn nuts.

slickrock · 06-24-08, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Poser

Again, that cover is not plastic, and you do not want to use it.

The engine oil fill is on the right side of the engine block, ahead of the distributor.

Once again, thanks. I have a 2F cover which you mentioned lined up. I would like to give these away except for the 74.5. I wanted to knwo what they were off of so I could post in teh classified.

slickrock · 06-24-08, 07:17 PM

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fireflyr · 06-24-08, 07:37 PM

The middle one is from an F. It's the same one I have on the engine I just pulled, although I don't know the year of manufacture. Oil fill is on the right side of block in front of dist.

Coolerman · 06-25-08, 08:02 AM

Yep, it's an oldie. My 71 had that (upgraded to a 2F cover).

Here is a pic of where the oil goes in on my 71. With the 2F valve cover I can now put oil into the motor in two places!

MoCoNative · 06-25-08, 10:05 AM

Makes 8 quarts go in alot faster hey coolerman, verging on NASCAR speeds there.

Coolerman · 06-25-08, 10:39 AM

Yep! That red fuel pump puts me in Nascar league... Watch out Earnhardt!

06-24-08, 06:44 PM	#1
slickrock IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lemoore, CA (south of Fresno) TLCA# 18284 Posts: 1,705	Identify this valve cover I have three valve covers: The top one is from a later 80 FJ60 2f. The bottom is from a 74.5 F.5 motor. What is the middle one from? Where would one put oil into the engine without the oil cap? Is this the 2F cover that is sought after that works on F motors because it makes a better seal and doesn't weep oil as much as the plastic F valve cover? (I have no idea why I have all these covers). The F.5 is called for. If anyone could use the other's let me know. They are free except shipping. __________________ 8/73 FJ40, 4" tweaked front flipped extended wheel base SUA, rear SOA, 35 Cooper STT Discoverers, fully locked, 1.5" Marlin wheel spacers, 60 series power steering, just under 100" wheel base, full cage, 60 series ignition, roof rack and custome awning, Syrius sat. radio, and a whole bunch of electrionic toys to get GPS directions and keep me in touch with other rigs in case something like the movie "Red Dawn" happens. www.centralvalleycrawlers.org

06-24-08, 06:46 PM	#2
slickrock IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lemoore, CA (south of Fresno) TLCA# 18284 Posts: 1,705	I am not seeing the image. Click here if you cannot see them: Image - TinyPic - Free Image Hosting, Photo Sharing & Video Hosting __________________ 8/73 FJ40, 4" tweaked front flipped extended wheel base SUA, rear SOA, 35 Cooper STT Discoverers, fully locked, 1.5" Marlin wheel spacers, 60 series power steering, just under 100" wheel base, full cage, 60 series ignition, roof rack and custome awning, Syrius sat. radio, and a whole bunch of electrionic toys to get GPS directions and keep me in touch with other rigs in case something like the movie "Red Dawn" happens. www.centralvalleycrawlers.org

06-24-08, 06:51 PM	#3
D'Animal Beagles Rule! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Central California TLCA# 17104 Posts: 9,388	I believe the middle one is from a F135 motor with the fill in the dipstick tube area. __________________ Cruiser Dan at American Toyota Phone is 1-800-432-6668 ext. 8 (I am not cruiser Dan) My Tow Rig = http://forum.ih8mud.com/hardcore-cor...g-tow-rig.html

06-24-08, 07:10 PM	#5
slickrock IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lemoore, CA (south of Fresno) TLCA# 18284 Posts: 1,705	I have no idea how or why I have 3 valve covers. If it is an aluminum valve cover, it would be a better replacement for my 73F's plastic cover for seal issues. But, a big down fall would be having to put oil in the engine through the dipstick. Anyone have a picture of how the oil would be put into a rig with this middle valve cover? It must be some type of hose that goes to the oil pan? __________________ 8/73 FJ40, 4" tweaked front flipped extended wheel base SUA, rear SOA, 35 Cooper STT Discoverers, fully locked, 1.5" Marlin wheel spacers, 60 series power steering, just under 100" wheel base, full cage, 60 series ignition, roof rack and custome awning, Syrius sat. radio, and a whole bunch of electrionic toys to get GPS directions and keep me in touch with other rigs in case something like the movie "Red Dawn" happens. www.centralvalleycrawlers.org

06-24-08, 07:17 PM	#9
slickrock IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lemoore, CA (south of Fresno) TLCA# 18284 Posts: 1,705	http://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series...over-porn.html __________________ 8/73 FJ40, 4" tweaked front flipped extended wheel base SUA, rear SOA, 35 Cooper STT Discoverers, fully locked, 1.5" Marlin wheel spacers, 60 series power steering, just under 100" wheel base, full cage, 60 series ignition, roof rack and custome awning, Syrius sat. radio, and a whole bunch of electrionic toys to get GPS directions and keep me in touch with other rigs in case something like the movie "Red Dawn" happens. www.centralvalleycrawlers.org

06-24-08, 07:11 PM	#6
Poser Oh...Durka Durka Durka. Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: in the shop TLCA# 1856 Posts: 14,125	Again, that cover is not plastic, and you do not want to use it. The engine oil fill is on the right side of the engine block, ahead of the distributor.

06-24-08, 07:13 PM	#7
Poser Oh...Durka Durka Durka. Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: in the shop TLCA# 1856 Posts: 14,125	If you are looking for the 2F rocker cover that will work on the F engine, then get the valve cover for the 01/75-07/80 cover, oil fill cap, rocker cover seal, four stud seals and acorn nuts.

06-24-08, 07:37 PM	#10
fireflyr IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Keene, Ca. Posts: 114	The middle one is from an F. It's the same one I have on the engine I just pulled, although I don't know the year of manufacture. Oil fill is on the right side of block in front of dist. __________________ 1967 FJ40 Dune Beige, '73 F.5 engine (pieces are getting larger), 4" Safari lift 1951 M100 Trailer

06-25-08, 08:02 AM	#11
Coolerman IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Lexington, KY TLCA# 13645 Posts: 2,545	Yep, it's an oldie. My 71 had that (upgraded to a 2F cover). Here is a pic of where the oil goes in on my 71. With the 2F valve cover I can now put oil into the motor in two places! Attached Images __________________ !Oy my 1971 FJ40 Not Road Legal http://tinyurl.com/47zpb (My Web Site) http://tinyurl.com/2h6hc7 (Nut and Bolt Spreadsheet)

06-25-08, 10:05 AM	#12
MoCoNative IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Craig, CO Posts: 432	Makes 8 quarts go in alot faster hey coolerman, verging on NASCAR speeds there. __________________ 1996 T100, Stock, new to me, cool truck 1973 FJ-40, Stock, Restored, Ehsan top coming soon 1984 FJ-60, Stock, 221,000+miles 2002 Subaru Forester L, for the wifey

06-25-08, 10:39 AM	#13
Coolerman IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Lexington, KY TLCA# 13645 Posts: 2,545	Yep! That red fuel pump puts me in Nascar league... Watch out Earnhardt! __________________ !Oy my 1971 FJ40 Not Road Legal http://tinyurl.com/47zpb (My Web Site) http://tinyurl.com/2h6hc7 (Nut and Bolt Spreadsheet)

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