Product Summary

2.375" Overall Width, 0.375" Overall Diameter, Chrome

  • Premium chrome plating and classic styling
  • Threads are extra-long to accommodate nearly any combination of valve cover clamps and gasket thickness
  • 1/4" coarse threads
  • Cut off to length you need
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Key Specs

MFG. Part #5501390
BrandSpeedway Motors
Overall Length5.208"
FinishChrome
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Speedway Motors 5501390 Details

Premium chrome plating and classic styling make this hold down the first choice of rodders everywhere! Wing nut threads are extra-long to accommodate nearly any combination of valve cover, clamps and gasket thickness. Just cut off to length you need. Sold individually.

  • Wing nut has 1/4" coarse threads
  • Sold Each

Speedway Motors 5501390 Specifications

KEY SPECS
MFG. Part #5501390
BrandSpeedway Motors
Overall Length5.208"
FinishChrome
GENERAL
Overall Width2.375"
Overall Diameter0.375"
Thread Length.900"
Sold in QuantityEach

Ratings & Reviews

4.7

28 Reviews

Overall Assessment

Customers commend the product for its optimal fit and excellent performance, especially in usage with vehicles such as a 305 SBC T Bucket and 1946 Chevy. The product is praised for its high-quality chrome finish and its durability. It is especially appreciated for its affordability yet comparable quality to more expensive brands. Despite being a simple part, it effectively serves its purpose while adding an "old school" look to the valve covers. Some customers faced initial concerns about its length; however, it was reported to fit snugly in most cases. While there were a few exceptions, the majority confirmed that these items do their job, enhancing the overall appearance and practicality of their vehicles while remaining economically feasible. The customers are pleased with the quality and cost-effectiveness and would recommend it to others.

4.7

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Most Liked Positive Review

5.0

Just right, and includes the washers

Have a 305 SBC in my T Bucket and the other day I see smoke coming up of the passenger side, turns out both lower T Bolts on that valve cover were lose. I could not get one to thread, the other would thread in either hole, so I guess it was barely long enough and the end of it stripped. So I ordered a few of these and it runs down nice and deep. I go through the plug wire organizer (very thin) and some fairly thick hold-down clamps. No problem with these, in fact I starting to wonder if they would snug up or if I would have to cut them a little, but they did snug up just fine. Very happy with the price and result.

Most Liked Negative Review

2.0

Far from "extra long" threads

Installing some polished valve covers on a new crate motor and was only able to get maybe 2 threads in. They look good but wont do me any good.

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I would buy again

4.0

a year ago

Harry

Buffalo ny

Verified

Great looking, would've been 5 stars if you didn't have to cut to length

Would Recommend

I would purchase this item again

5.0

a year ago

frank

Norfolk, NE 68701

Verified

Wing nuts look nice, will look great along with the finned valve covers on my stroker.

Would Recommend

I would buy again

5.0

2 years ago

Chair

Fairfield. CA

Verified

The recent product is great but i purchasrd a 1923 T Buckit fibre glass body and when it came to installing the windsheild you nolonger stock or have any idea if you ever will provide the necessary brackets to install the windsheild. Not very nice

Would Recommend

Just right, and includes the washers

5.0

3 years ago

Golf or Cruising?

Albuquerque, NM

Have a 305 SBC in my T Bucket and the other day I see smoke coming up of the passenger side, turns out both lower T Bolts on that valve cover were lose. I could not get one to thread, the other would thread in either hole, so I guess it was barely long enough and the end of it stripped. So I ordered a few of these and it runs down nice and deep. I go through the plug wire organizer (very thin) and some fairly thick hold-down clamps. No problem with these, in fact I starting to wonder if they would snug up or if I would have to cut them a little, but they did snug up just fine. Very happy with the price and result.

Would Recommend

I would buy this product again

4.0

3 years ago

Jerry the F650 guy

Wyoming

Verified

Nice addition to old school Holley valve covers, at an afordable price

Would Recommend

Yes

5.0

4 years ago

Jack

Woodstock NY

Verified

On my T Bucket

Would Recommend

Yes i will buy this product again

5.0

4 years ago

Jaymie

Hamilton Ohio

Verified

They look old school

Would Recommend

Exactly what I needed

5.0

5 years ago

Grizzly

Florida

Verified

Fit and performance right on

Would Recommend

I would but the product again

5.0

5 years ago

Ron

Whitewater ,ca,

Verified

Makes my 23 T bucket cool

Would Recommend

I do not know if I would buy again

4.0

6 years ago

Rick

Elk Grove CA

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I used them on my 1946 chevy.

Would Recommend

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Questions & Answers

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Would these be compatible with the tall finned covers 91017115 on a pre-86 SBC?

by Auzz

11 years ago

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