Product Overview
- Price for set of 2 covers
- Includes mounting bolts
- For gaskets, see Gaskets for PML Cadillac 368, 425, 472, 500 Valve Covers
Dimensions: Click here for dimensions.
Number of Bolts: 9 mounting bolts per cover, on the perimeter
Finishes: Read about finishes and construction of PML parts.
These are heavy duty valve covers for Cadillac 368, 425, 472 & 500 engines with classic CADILLAC script raised above the top.
Benefits:
- Traditional CADILLAC script
- Open interior to clear many roller rockers and stud girdles
- Strong, sand cast aluminum construction
- No warping or tweaking due to thick walls and flange
- Machined gasket surface providing for a good seal to the cylinder head
- Optional machining for PCV, breather and oil fill
- New mounting bolts included
The script is cast into the covers. On the powder coat finishes, the powder coating is brushed off the top of the lettering so the script stands out.
Claim to fame! These PML Cadillac valve covers were shown on Fast N' Loud "Big Red Caddy" episode, 1967 Convertible, Part 2, about 20 minutes in.
Applications:
These are heavy duty valve covers for Cadillac 368, 425, 472 & 500 engines.
These valve covers were designed to fit the iron cylinder heads. Modification may be needed for some aluminum heads and roller rockers.
Example of iron cylinder head:
Click on image to view larger.
Finishes
These valve covers are not available in a polished finish. Please see our Machined Cadillac Script Valve Covers for a polish finish.
These valve covers are sand castings. So they have the texture of sand. This texture usually is visible through the powder coat or paint, similar to an orange peel look and feel.
Read here for more information about finishes and construction of PML parts.
Gaskets
Uses stock gaskets (not included). We recommend cork or cork composite gaskets.
PML sells cork composite gaskets for these valve covers which can be ordered over the phone.
PCV, Breather and Oil Fill Holes
PCV, breather, and oil fill holes are optional. A billet oil cap is also available.
PML can machine holes if needed. Holes can be machined on the top or on the intake manifold side.
Inside of valve cover. Click on image to view larger.
Bosses, which look like rings or donuts, on the inside indicate locations where holes can be machined on the top. Holes do not interfer with script.
PML can machine holes to order. This carries an additional fee and is custom machining. Contact us for more info.
See this PDF file for more info. It shows pictures of PML Cadillac valve covers with PCV and breather holes and oil caps. File will open in a new tab or window. May take a minute.
Breather / Oil Fill holes drilling service available here.