Correct valve covers?

#67 Black Mac' · Post by **#67 Black Mac'** » Sat Apr 16, 2011 7:56 pm

What valve covers should my early 85 ASC roadster have?
When I bought it there were "rusty" chrome aftermarket covers on it.

KHummel66 · Post by **KHummel66** » Sat Apr 16, 2011 9:24 pm

I forget, is it an auto/CFI or manual/carb car?

KHummel66 · Post by **KHummel66** » Sat Apr 16, 2011 9:30 pm

Not sure if these are the best pics, but they might help a little ...

If it's an auto, it should have plain, non-finned, black covers:

If it's a manual they should be finned aluminum:

#67 Black Mac' · Post by **#67 Black Mac'** » Sat Apr 16, 2011 11:52 pm

Thanks Keith,
It is an automatic with CFI, so I guess it should have the plain black covers.
When you say plain do you mean that there is no identification on them at all?

1985 Motorsport Capri · Sun Apr 17, 2011 3:22 pm

they should be semi-gloss black with a raised ford oval.

#67 Black Mac' · Post by **#67 Black Mac'** » Sun Apr 17, 2011 3:34 pm

Thank you,
Now I know what to look for in my process to restore mine back to original.
Ron

darkhorse40 · Post by **darkhorse40** » Sun Apr 17, 2011 7:54 pm

I know you said '85, but I love the covers that came on my '84.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/darkhorse4 ... hotostream

#67 Black Mac' · Post by **#67 Black Mac'** » Sun Apr 17, 2011 11:24 pm

darkhorse40 wrote:I know you said '85, but I love the covers that came on my '84.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/darkhorse4 ... hotostream

Yeah, so do I.
I kind of wish Mercury had continued with those instead of the plain black ones in 85.
It is the style that both my 82 & my 83 Capri have on them.
I have not seen that style polished, but I bet they would look great!
Ron

#67 Black Mac' · Post by **#67 Black Mac'** » Sun Apr 17, 2011 11:27 pm

KHummel66 wrote: If it's a manual they should be finned aluminum:

By the way Keith, is the underhood view of your new coupe?

KHummel66 · Post by **KHummel66** » Mon Apr 18, 2011 2:37 am

#67 Black Mac' wrote:By the way Keith, is the underhood view of your new coupe?

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!! I wish!

Nope, here's mine - complete with baby blue heater hoses, rats nest of wires near the coil, and open air filter housing; as well as electric fan, tall valve covers, long tube headers, and caster plates:

86capri62 · Post by **86capri62** » Mon Apr 18, 2011 3:44 am

This is a good looking car Keith. I think you did good on this one too.

#67 Black Mac' · Post by **#67 Black Mac'** » Mon Apr 18, 2011 4:43 am

86capri62 wrote:This is a good looking car Keith. I think you did good on this one too.

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trvlnmann · Post by **trvlnmann** » Mon Apr 18, 2011 12:25 pm

KHummel66 wrote:Not sure if these are the best pics, but they might help a little ...

If it's an auto, it should have plain, non-finned, black covers:

If it's a manual they should be finned aluminum:

To contradict this info, one of my prior cars was an 85' Capri that was an CFI/auto car and had the finned "powered by Ford" covers. The car was 100% original/unmodified. However it was an early 1985 model being built in October 1984.

dahberg · Post by **dahberg** » Mon Apr 18, 2011 2:22 pm

To contradict this info, one of my prior cars was an 85' Capri that was an CFI/auto car and had the finned "powered by Ford" covers. The car was 100% original/unmodified. However it was an early 1985 model being built in October 1984.

My 85' auto, vert has the finned powered by Ford as well. It is a mid to late 85' build.

KHummel66 · Post by **KHummel66** » Mon Apr 18, 2011 3:35 pm

86capri62 wrote:This is a good looking car Keith. I think you did good on this one too.

Thanks guys. A little detailing will help.