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Thriftmaster · 06-21-2012, 01:30 PM

I know for made a Mercury embossed valve cover for the 352, 390 FE engines so I started wondering if Ford also made a Mercury embossed valve cover for the 289-302 engine? If so does anyone have a set lying around that they may want to part with?

streetdreams · 06-21-2012, 06:48 PM

Ford never made them as far as I know.

Ford blue blood · 06-21-2012, 10:43 PM

Had a bone stock 68 Mercury Montego "J" code (302/4bbl) and the valve covers were "Powered by Ford".

Thriftmaster · 06-22-2012, 12:26 AM

Thank you for the answers to my question

JeffB2 · 06-22-2012, 03:03 AM

The other option is the valve cover adapters that let you put FE valve covers on a SBF.

streetdreams · 06-22-2012, 07:00 AM

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Or send them to a competent shop (

) That can fab the Mercury script from the FE covers to a late model set of 302 covers...........

Ole Don · 06-22-2012, 02:33 PM

I did what Sweatdreams discribed, only I did it on a nine inch housing. I had a Ford logo on about 1/8 steel from a shipping rack. A fork lift knocked it off the rack, and I didnt want anyone to trip over it. I cleaned it really well, and ground away all but the oval, then gently heated it to conform to the rear of the nine inch axle housing. I sweat brazed it on, and gently hand filed all the brass that showed. It held prime and paint with no problem. I had a Mopar fan convinced it was a rare Lincoln signature housing. Shame on me!

streetdreams · 06-22-2012, 04:28 PM

Don, you have to set the bar a little higher. Screwing with Mopar guys heads is well below your skill set................

Ole Don · 06-23-2012, 08:53 AM

LOL! Streetdreams, you are too kind.

cptncougar · 06-26-2012, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thriftmaster

I know for made a Mercury embossed valve cover for the 352, 390 FE engines so I started wondering if Ford also made a Mercury embossed valve cover for the 289-302 engine? If so does anyone have a set lying around that they may want to part with?

1968 Cougars had a optional Cougar cat valve covers. Some repops are on epay. Not cheap but they look great and they look 100% like the ones I had back in the 60's.

rdah · 10-01-2012, 09:04 AM

I have a winter project planned to take the aluminum 302 Mustang valve covers off my 54 Merc. & take my router & remove the Mustang raised letters. Then find a Mercury with some letters I can put on my covers.

06-21-2012, 01:30 PM	#1
Thriftmaster Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 77	Small block ford valve covers?? I know for made a Mercury embossed valve cover for the 352, 390 FE engines so I started wondering if Ford also made a Mercury embossed valve cover for the 289-302 engine? If so does anyone have a set lying around that they may want to part with?

06-21-2012, 06:48 PM	#2
streetdreams Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Howell, Michigan, USA, The Peoples Slightly Overspent Demodependancy of Michigan Posts: 638	Re: Small block ford valve covers?? Ford never made them as far as I know.

06-21-2012, 10:43 PM	#3
Ford blue blood Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 814	Re: Small block ford valve covers?? Had a bone stock 68 Mercury Montego "J" code (302/4bbl) and the valve covers were "Powered by Ford". __________________ Bill, certified Ford nut. 2016 F-150 2016 Focus 08 Shelby GT500 57 Ford Ranchero 36 Chevy, 351C/FMX, 8", Mustang II

06-22-2012, 12:26 AM	#4
Thriftmaster Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 77	Re: Small block ford valve covers?? Thank you for the answers to my question

06-22-2012, 03:03 AM	#5
JeffB2 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Phoenix,AZ Posts: 1,417	Re: Small block ford valve covers?? The other option is the valve cover adapters that let you put FE valve covers on a SBF.

06-22-2012, 07:00 AM	#6
streetdreams Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Howell, Michigan, USA, The Peoples Slightly Overspent Demodependancy of Michigan Posts: 638	Re: Small block ford valve covers?? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Or send them to a competent shop ( ) That can fab the Mercury script from the FE covers to a late model set of 302 covers...........

06-22-2012, 02:33 PM	#7
Ole Don Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: St. Michael, Minnesota Posts: 1,713	Re: Small block ford valve covers?? I did what Sweatdreams discribed, only I did it on a nine inch housing. I had a Ford logo on about 1/8 steel from a shipping rack. A fork lift knocked it off the rack, and I didnt want anyone to trip over it. I cleaned it really well, and ground away all but the oval, then gently heated it to conform to the rear of the nine inch axle housing. I sweat brazed it on, and gently hand filed all the brass that showed. It held prime and paint with no problem. I had a Mopar fan convinced it was a rare Lincoln signature housing. Shame on me!

06-22-2012, 04:28 PM	#8
streetdreams Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Howell, Michigan, USA, The Peoples Slightly Overspent Demodependancy of Michigan Posts: 638	Re: Small block ford valve covers?? Don, you have to set the bar a little higher. Screwing with Mopar guys heads is well below your skill set................

06-23-2012, 08:53 AM	#9
Ole Don Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: St. Michael, Minnesota Posts: 1,713	Re: Small block ford valve covers?? LOL! Streetdreams, you are too kind.

10-01-2012, 09:04 AM	#11
rdah Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 4	Re: Small block ford valve covers?? I have a winter project planned to take the aluminum 302 Mustang valve covers off my 54 Merc. & take my router & remove the Mustang raised letters. Then find a Mercury with some letters I can put on my covers.