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Anyone seen or used these Valve Covers before???
Old 07-29-2007, 04:55 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Anyone seen or used these Valve Covers before???

Just found a pic of these 12 valve, Valve Covers/Breathers tonight on another board with all the part #'s. Has anyone ever seen them before? I was just about to order a set of breathers to adapt to mine but these look pretty good!

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Yea, thats one of my buddies trucks, screen name "HAMMER" very clean truck. he put them on about 3 months ago. doe's a great job on blow-by control

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Old 07-29-2007, 05:49 AM   #3 (permalink)
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Where can I get a set? I got some minor blowby issues that would be easily solved by this setup!
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Old 07-30-2007, 05:57 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Valve Covers

Here are the PDF files from the CASE web site. You need to order all of the parts seperatly.
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Old 07-30-2007, 06:16 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Might have to look into these also!
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Old 07-30-2007, 07:57 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Ryan...
That shot is one of the underhood shots of my truck.I have someone who found them for me as a way to vent the motor better as I didn't want to drill and install breather like others have done.I wanted something different and he found that for me.They have been on the truck since early Spring and have done a nice job.Before installing them I seen some issues with crankcase pressures due to higher boost levels from the larger turbo.The original crankcase vent would do its job and oil the underside of the truck(making cleanup a chore) and at times pressure would pass through various seal areas and act like they had failed.After changing out three front crank seals I felt something was a miss and headed for my cylinder head man for a refresher course on pressure items.The front seals were not failed and no marks were on the crank which indicated that a sleeve was needed.

He suggested to me to vent the motor better and when I did the problems went away.The pressure was also showing or should I say exposing the failed oil pan gasket the worst.The pan gasket had been on since the truck was built way back in 97 and it had hardened and cracked allowing for minor leaks anyway.By me having the headwork done and installing the larger charger it allowed the pressure to escape from the first weakest link,the oil pan gasket.Once the breather covers were installed it slowed the pan gasket leak down to normal and allowed me to nurse it until vacation time for EEP to fix it and install the chromed oil pan I had done.

You can not get three of the covers on a B motor in a Ram due to the cowl being to close to the motor.IF the truck was body lifted you could but otherwise two is all you can install.The covers allow the oil to drain back into the motor and the oil vapors to pass out of the motor.I have ran the vent tubs down below the truck outside the frame.

Good luck getting them as there seems to be a rush on them.I have some on order and they have been backordered for about 6 weeks now.The first two sets have come in,minus the tops and gaskets and the others are all still B/O.Heck I would be happy just to get the parts to finish the ones I have now in,LOL.......Andy
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Old 07-30-2007, 08:32 PM   #7 (permalink)
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Try calling these Dealers:

MEDICO INDUSTRIES INC
1500 HWY 315
WILKES-BARRE, PA 18711
phone: 570-825-7711
Fax: 570-824-1169
CASE N.A. site

S. C. HANSEN, INC.
6936 STATE ROUTE 434
APALACHIN, NY 13732
Phone: 607-754-6570
Fax: 607-625-5553

POWERCO, INC.
7247 PENN DRIVE
ALLENTOWN, PA 18106
Phone:610-395-3775
Fax: 610-395-5603

WARNER TRACTOR AND EQUIPMENT, INC.
(These guys were able to get all of the parts that were needed and shipped them out quickly)

RR #3 BOX 460
TROY, PA 16947
Phone: 570-297-2141
Fax: 570-297-2074

POWERCO, INC.
12 ROUTE 173
P.O. BOX 4995
CLINTON, NJ 08809
Phone: 908-735-2149
Fax: 908-735-0182

Im sure if you give any of them a call they will be able to help you

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I have a set on my pulling truck, really helps with high boost, and high RPM's


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That shot is one of the underhood shots of my truck.I have someone who found them for me as a way to vent the motor better as I didn't want to drill and install breather like others have done.I wanted something different and he found that for me.They have been on the truck since early Spring and have done a nice job.Before installing them I seen some issues with crankcase pressures due to higher boost levels from the larger turbo.The original crankcase vent would do its job and oil the underside of the truck(making cleanup a chore) and at times pressure would pass through various seal areas and act like they had failed.After changing out three front crank seals I felt something was a miss and headed for my cylinder head man for a refresher course on pressure items.The front seals were not failed and no marks were on the crank which indicated that a sleeve was needed.
Andy- Thanks for the post! I think I can deffinatly put in all 3 covers seeing my cummins is under a Chevy and there is no cowl interferance. Does anyone know what 5.9 they would have come off stock? just helps when I try to figure out who to call up here in Canada. Also, do you know the price you were paying for them? I spent some time pollishing my stockers so if they are worth alot I think I will just go and get a set of clamp on breathers and then just tig tubes to my stock covers but those sure look nice!

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Old 07-31-2007, 01:15 AM   #10 (permalink)
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I have a set on my pulling truck, really helps with high boost, and high RPM's
Ditto,

I had a Crankcase pressure problem and bulged the timing cover and blew out the tappet cover gasket at 4200RPM

Pulled 4-5 times with these covers on and no problems at all

great investment!!! keeps the truck clean


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Ryan..
Rob has above posted the PDF files for the Case tractor they come off of for you.Find a Case tractor dealer nearest you and you can get them.I will not post a price on them as I do not want to upset Robin as I promised to behave for her.They are more expensive than the breather only one you can make fit,but,they are well worth the money.

As for polishing them,they did not polish well and for some reason even after endless hours of working them they just didn't look right.I would imagine it because of the way they are made or cast and possibly have some other metal in them for strength.They looked about two shades darker in color than my factory ones which I had on that were polished.My polished set is laying on the workbench,along with the polished air horn collecting dust.I should sell them but being the packrat that I am they will probably end up in the "I may need them someday" crates in my storage area,LOL......Andy

Here is a shot from my Spring Fling show.As you can see I had already had them painted and clearcoated and was awaiting the front and rear covers to be done.I am glad I went back and took the polished ones off,I like the painted look alot better.It also had the AFE Stage 1 system on which I later sold.
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Do the standard Cummins gaskets fit or do we need to order the Case gaskets also?

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I believe the standard Cummins gaskets fit
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Do the standard Cummins gaskets fit or do we need to order the Case gaskets also?

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Yes

The only problem that I found is that I our factory bolts have a shoulder on them and It seems that the shoulder is a little to long so they bottom out and it didnt make a good seal
A thick washer or two did the trick


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SweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeT!!!! I was wondering why I was dripping oil from the front end just behind the balancer, now I know. Thanks! I told the wife and all she said was "So do you have to take ALL THAT STUFF OFF?????"
I said "NO, just get these" She then said "oh goodie more stuff"
<- (wife), <--- Me!! More stuff! I'm almost done with the water meth injection. I keep telling her it's so I can pull "HER" new 39 foot 5th wheel toy hauler.
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