430 valve cover breather / grommet?

Discussion in 'Street/strip 400/430/455' started by techg8, Jan 5, 2019.

  1. techg8

    techg8 The BS GS

    I want to put a breather in my 430 valve cover.

    the hole is approx. .930"

    I figure I can fit a breather with a .750 neck in there with the right grommet. I need the grommet.

    Does anyone have a solution?

    Ive been spending a lot of time on summit and jegs to no avail.

    thanks for any help
     
    Last edited: Jan 6, 2019
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  2. techg8

    techg8 The BS GS

    I just found a Mr Gasket #6379 1"OD .750"ID grommet.

    Got a pair on jegs for $13 shipped. ouch.

    I will post how they work out.

    Anyone have other options? Post them here.
     
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  3. Donuts & Peelouts

    Donuts & Peelouts Life's 2 Short. Live like it.

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  4. john.schaefer77

    john.schaefer77 Well-Known Member

  5. LARRY70GS

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

  6. Duane

    Duane Member

    Larry,
    It won't work the outside diameter is too big.
    Duane
     
  7. LARRY70GS

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

    Depending on what valve covers I was using, I would just make the hole bigger. Necessity is the mother of invention.:)

    Of course TA has the right grommets, but it will be expensive with shipping.

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    Last edited: Jan 6, 2019
  8. Duane

    Duane Member

    Larry,
    That one won't fit, the outside diameter is too big.

    I found this one, which is the same as the OP found;
    https://www.summitracing.com/parts/...MIk5PV4ZrZ3wIV0luGCh3i_gRDEAQYASABEgKgifD_BwE

    I am working on the same thing, and am looking forward to seeing how they work.
    Duane

    PS. Yeah I could make the hole in the valve cover bigger but I sure don't want to do it with a perfect set of re-plated original 69 valve covers.
     
  9. LARRY70GS

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

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  10. techg8

    techg8 The BS GS

    The mr gasket 6379 worked perfectly on my 430 valvecovers.

    Had to oil the breather to Insert it but everything is installed nice n tight

    Hope this helps someone!
     
  11. Duane

    Duane Member

    Thanks,
    That's what I wanted to hear. I already have the parts coming but nice to know they will work.
    Duane
     

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