Removing valve cover on 72 350 with AC

Discussion in 'Small Block Tech' started by 72skylarkconvt, Aug 24, 2020.

  1. 72skylarkconvt

    72skylarkconvt Well-Known Member

    The compressor is in the car still will I need to love it to get the valve cover off? Looks like it to me.
     
    72skylarkconvt, Aug 24, 2020
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  2. LARRY70GS

    LARRY70GS a.k.a. "THE WIZARD" Staff Member

    Just remove the top triangular plate.
     
    Last edited: Aug 24, 2020
    LARRY70GS, Aug 24, 2020
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  3. gsjohnny1

    gsjohnny1 Well-Known Member

    had a 72 350 w/ac and a 70 stg1 w/ac. the 455 was a lot easier to tune up than the 350 in all respects
     
    gsjohnny1, Aug 24, 2020
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  4. Mark Demko

    Mark Demko Well-Known Member

    Remove triangular bracket as Larry said, then loosen compressor to remove the belt and you should be able to pivot the compressor towards the fender a bit more for easier access.
    Also may want to disconnect the battery as the positive terminal on the alternator is pretty close when lifting the valve cover, the cover MAY hit it and you'll see sparks:eek::eek::eek:
     
    Mark Demko, Aug 25, 2020
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  5. Mark Demko

    Mark Demko Well-Known Member

    That's cause the 350 is so much more muscular than the 455:D:D:D:D:D
     
    Mark Demko, Aug 25, 2020
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