Saopm, yes, trhe manifold and the valve covers were glass beaded. made a HUGE difference.
Bob, thanks!
Lucy, yep, it's much more satifiying than just paying someone to do the work for me.
Larry, yes, it IS pretty exciting doing the work myself. Even Linda got excited seeing the changes and improvements and seeing the car come back together. I'm pretty impatient to get the one broken valve cover back and the carb back so I can try to fire the motor up, see if she still runs now, and make sure there are no leaks. The day I can turn the key AND she fires up - THAT will be like xmas day!
Chuck, yep, you were right, those tower clamps are as much of a PIA to put on as they are to take off.
I recall one of them having a bit of a crack also as we were discussing it but for the life of me I couldn't remember where the crack was and on which cover. I guess this little incident pretty much confirms it was THIS cover and around this particular bolt hole. It makes sense doesn't it? Since I knew I didn't overtighten it when it cracked this must have been where that previous crack was and it was already very weak.
I might have to ask you if I can use your cabinet again to re-glass bead this cover when it comes back from repair or to do another set if I have to replace this because it's not repairable. I'll let you know.
