[harrumph]

Quite possibly a dumb question, but I've noticed on the pre-UCE models, the tappet cover has one screw right in the middle but the UCE's have four screws. Is there a reason for this or just a different style cover?

[ScooterBob]

Quite possibly a dumb question, but I've noticed on the pre-UCE models, the tappet cover has one screw right in the middle but the UCE's have four screws. Is there a reason for this or just a different style cover?

It just gives you three extra chances NOT to remove it because there is nothing to do behind it. Besides - if you put the bolts in the corners, you can engrave "EFI 500" in the middle of it! 

[Ice]

Big +1 to what he said ^

UCE's have hydraulic lifters,,,,no adjustment required.
( and quiet too )

[single]

So,Harrumph,is the Chrysler part of your stable?And ya,hydraulics.Solid lifters much more fun.More noise,more adjusting,more leaks.

[harrumph]

I knew she had hydraulic lifters, I just wasn't sure if there was any real pro/con to using four or one. I'm curious because all of the custom covers I find are of the single bolt variety.

The car is actually a '78 Dodge Charger. It was my first car about 8 years ago. I haven't seen it in about 2 years; just sits in my dad's garage, unfortunately. No room to keep it in San Diego.

[ScooterBob]

Solid lifters much more fun.More noise,more adjusting,more leaks.

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[single]

Well,it is cool,anyway.I had forgotten about those.I was disappointed in them at the time,because of the previous models.Now they look really good to me.They are among the last chrome bumper cars,for one thing.