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Old Jan 28, 2019 | 10:49 AM
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You can pay us latter....................LOL
 
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Old Jan 28, 2019 | 11:15 AM
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Originally Posted by rawmalta
Thank's for your help guys, took the cover off and it's an aftermarket drag specialties rocker cover and there is 1 point that is hitting the rocker.
Mr. Dremel tool is your friend, light touch usually doesn't take a lot.
 
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Old Jan 28, 2019 | 01:38 PM
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Originally Posted by TwiZted Biker
Mr. Dremel tool is your friend, light touch usually doesn't take a lot.

Get at least .060 clearance
 
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Old Jan 31, 2019 | 10:53 PM
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You could try throwing in some thicker gaskets if they make them.
 
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