Pfcjal ; I had a 73 Ford Mavrick with a 302 in it.
The aluminum valve covers give you a good wide flat edge with a big lip to hold your gasget in place. The only thing you should have to use on your cork gasget is a little copper tack spray,and they will seal up the first time. Like drg84 said don't over torque them, just lightly snug the bolts up. If your planning on hot rodding this car, this is a great choice for that. But make sure you add some sub frame connectors because this is a Unibody frame and will twist. Also get some good traction bars, the kind that the U bolts from the rear end go right thru them and the shock goes to them as well. also make sure the front bushing is centered directly under the I-Bolt of the leaf spring. then make sure that they are good and tight up against the snubbers Then remove your front sway bar to help the car sqaut back when you take off, this will help you pull the front wheels up off the ground, like mine did. If you want to add a bigger engine you will have to spread the shock towers out. 302 should be plenty, this car is very light. Belive me I know this car type from direct experience. If My scanner was working I would send you some pictures of my old Mavrick.


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