2F Valve Cover on F Engine

[rfitzpatrick]

I just purchased a valve cover seal for my 72 and after doing so, I read multiple times that using a cover from a 2F would seal much better. I have sourced the cover below for $40 plus shipping. Does that price seem reasonable and will this work for my 72?

 

[CruisinGA]

seems reasonable to me. I have the same cover on my '74 1.5F
others prefer the valvecover that has "2F" stamped on it

be aware that there are different valve cover gaskets so make sure you get the right one (made that mistake before)

 

[WildernessRimFab]

I put a 2F VC on my 72 F155 this year. Major improvement, zero leaks.
You need the style with the thread in oil cap, its the same thread as the stamped VC that was on my 72 engine.

Youll also need a new gasket, shorter valve cover studs, and new valve cover grommets for the studs.

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[Green Bean]

That is a great price. Don’t forget the hold down nuts. Different years used different styles.

 

[rfitzpatrick]

Thanks for the early feedback. Although I think this is a good price, I think I'll keep looking for one with a threaded cap per @WildernessRimFab recommendation.

 

[JackA]

Fyi.....some of the newer style 2F covers are too short and will not fit on the earlier motors.

 

[WildernessRimFab]

Fyi.....some of the newer style 2F covers are too short and will not fit on the earlier motors.

I believe that the "push in oil cap" style doesn't fit.

 

[JackA]

I believe that the "push in oil cap" style doesn't fit.

Actually it's later screw on type that does not fit. The push on type came on early 2fs and they fit.

 

[WildernessRimFab]

Regardless of fitment, I'd politely pass on a push on oil cap VC.

 

[3_puppies]

75-78 used a tall valve cover with push in oil cap
79-80 used a tall valve cover with threaded oil cap
1980, and maybe 1979, had 2F embossed in front top of valve cover
1981+ valve cover was shorter and does not work with the earlier F valve train

I don't have a concern with the push in oil cap, there are many, many of them still out there running around the world without issues.
the F and 2F engines breath nicely and don't have preasure build up from inside

$40 bucks for the valve cover, was a good deal, half price or better

 

[ToyotaMatt]

I just purchased a valve cover seal for my 72 and after doing so, I read multiple times that using a cover from a 2F would seal much better. I have sourced the cover below for $40 plus shipping. Does that price seem reasonable and will this work for my 72?

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75-78 used a tall valve cover with push in oil cap
79-80 used a tall valve cover with threaded oil cap
1980, and maybe 1979, had 2F embossed in front top of valve cover
1981+ valve cover was shorter and does not work with the earlier F valve train

I don't have a concern with the push in oil cap, there are many, many of them still out there running around the world without issues.
the F and 2F engines breath nicely and don't have preasure build up from inside

$40 bucks for the valve cover, was a good deal, half price or better

i prefer all my early F , and F1.5 , 2F's ONLY Sport the 79-80 Embossed types like the man says above ...
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[ToyotaMatt]

i guess i could suffer with the one below if i had to >...............


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[rfitzpatrick]

i prefer all my early F , and F1.5 , 2F's ONLY Sport the 79-80 Embossed types like the man says above ...
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[Pighead]

75-78 used a tall valve cover with push in oil cap
79-80 used a tall valve cover with threaded oil cap
1980, and maybe 1979, had 2F embossed in front top of valve cover
1981+ valve cover was shorter and does not work with the earlier F valve train

And then there's these, with a push in oil cap...