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Nate Tidwell · August 07, 2010, 06:13:35 AM

For the GM module, for the tfi/hei hybrid, I am mounting to a heat sink, as recommended. I am also installing the fan that was on the heat sink to ensure that the module is always cool. The fan power will be run to a switched power source, such as the terminal on the starter solenoid that runs the coil. Unless someone knows of a better power source?

Nate Tidwell · August 08, 2010, 03:18:33 AM

I noticed that when I put the valve cover on, I broke it. Oh well, I was looking for an excuse to get an aluminum one anyway. Details can be seen <a href="http://www.oconeeoffroad.com/servlet/the-890/Jeep-Parts-Aluminum-258/Detail"> HERE</a>. They also have an ebay store. Many of the items, like the valve cover can be had for less. Mine was $74.65 shipped.
I ordered this one:

Nate Tidwell · August 15, 2010, 05:28:13 AM

I quit. Valve cover fits and came with its own bolts.

1'st Problem: I put the valve cover mostly on. Need to remove choke from carburetor, now I cant get the bottom screw.

2nd Problem: All the bolt holes line up. Bought new bolts that thread in. Caps of new bolts also fit in some holes.-- 1/4" washers for 1/4" bolts

3rd Problem: Washers don't fit around bolts.

4th Problem. Driver Side holes are about 1/10" of an inch off... Cannot secure valve Cover

5th Problem. I have adult size hands. Can not access rear bolt.

6th Problem I don't have any C4

mudkicker715 · August 15, 2010, 05:33:58 AM

Proper extensionsand a swivel its easy for king kongs handstoget that rear bolt. Otherwise pull the wipermotor

Nate Tidwell · August 15, 2010, 05:35:23 AM

Its not the wiper motor thats in the way. Its the firewall

Nate Tidwell · August 15, 2010, 05:48:37 AM

Anybody want to come over and finish it?

IowaEagle · August 15, 2010, 07:55:52 AM

One guy drilled a 1/2" hole in the firewall, then plugged it with a rubber plug.

milliard431 · August 15, 2010, 12:49:44 PM

isn't this problem only on 81 and up? Guess I should not say only since that's most of them.

IowaEagle · August 15, 2010, 03:45:20 PM

'81 - '86 and maybe a few early '87's.

Nate Tidwell · August 20, 2010, 12:01:05 AM

I've been doing other stuff (not Eagle related). How do you secure the driver side of the valve cover? There are two holes in the cover and two holes in the head, but they don't line up well enough. The plastic cover was held in by the large nuts using the studs in the head. Those nuts do not touch this cover.

mudkicker715 · August 20, 2010, 01:49:16 AM

There should be holes. Doesyour cover match the proper year gasket to your car.just wondering/making sure you got the right cover. i did one myself had no problems with a clifford6=8

Nate Tidwell · August 20, 2010, 01:51:47 AM

yes the gasket matches the holes.

IowaEagle · August 23, 2010, 07:49:10 PM

I wonder if the holes in the cover were not drilled correctly?

txjeeptx · August 23, 2010, 08:20:56 PM

I agree with possible mis-drilling of holes in the cover. How bad is the misalignment? Could you file the holes in the cover out of round enough to get the bolts in?

Nate Tidwell · August 26, 2010, 02:46:52 PM

The 1/4" bolts go in now. Yet another problem. They are too small. Tried 5/16" too big. This is the most petty problem I have ever had working on cars in the 8yrs I've been working on my own stuff. Anyone got a .50 cal I can borrow for a while?

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