Transparent valve cover - GIF

[ToolTalkBot]

Transparent valve cover.





Previously:

Flat head side valve model engine
See-through valve covers
Valve facing machine

[Karl_H]

Is the mechanic trying to diagnose a problem or is this just something he thought would be fun to show?

[Frank S]

Is the mechanic trying to diagnose a problem or is this just something he thought would be fun to show?

Common practice on some engines is to check for oiling of every lifter. This one is not oiling one of the lifters on the #4 cylinder Had he not checked it would cause premature engine failure. I used to have a pair of valve covers with the top cut out of them for most small and big block V8 engines 6-and 4-cylinder inline as well. When doing complete long block rebuilds just leave the distributor out of most engines of the day power the oil pumps with a drill motor and adaptor to pre oil and pressurize the system check that everything was oiling as it should and not over oiling any of the rockers. I didn't do a lot of engines maybe 10 to 30 a year but when they left my shop my customers had confidence in them.