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Valve cover bolts

Started by Peter L., April 08, 2026, 11:41:51 AM

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Peter L.

 Putting the finishing touches on the engine for my KR. What would be the correct style bolts for the valve covers? Tried to look at original pictures, but its much easier to just ask the experts. lol.
  Thanks guys, Pete.
KR 4052
1969 Fairlane Cobra formal roof drag pack

Coralsnake

Silver hex head, RBW with two washers. One flat one lock
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I'm looking for 9F02M480004. Have you seen it?

JD

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Bob Gaines

Quote from: JD on April 08, 2026, 02:20:00 PMAMK seems to offer them...click on camera symbol for photo of kit contents
https://www.amkproducts.com/i-kits/ford-individual-fastener-kits/?year_=1968&model=Mustang&category=Engine%20-%20352%2F390%2F428

Might be this at NPD:
https://www.npdlink.com/product/valve-cover-mounting-kit/105383/202848?search_started_at=1775672224638&year=1968


The right markings but incorrect size. The NPD kit link is for a small block valve cover according to applications listed.
Bob Gaines,Shelby Enthusiast, Shelby Collector , Shelby Concours judge SAAC,MCA,Mid America Shelby

Peter L.

Quote from: Coralsnake on April 08, 2026, 01:14:17 PMSilver hex head, RBW with two washers. One flat one lock
RBW?  Thanks Pete.
KR 4052
1969 Fairlane Cobra formal roof drag pack

J_Speegle

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Quote from: Peter L. on April 08, 2026, 03:42:31 PM
Quote from: Coralsnake on April 08, 2026, 01:14:17 PMSilver hex head, RBW with two washers. One flat one lock
RBW?  Thanks Pete.

"RBW" would represent the head markings of the bolts. There are a number of different patterns used through the years so if your really focused then you'll want the exact pattern used for the application. Additional marking can represent the hardness rating for the bolt

Jeff Speegle- Mustang & Shelby detail collector, ConcoursMustang.com mentor :) and SAAC Concours Advisor