4106 Rear Engine Lid - Modify for Jakes??

OneLapper · July 19, 2010, 12:47:46 PM

Can anyone post a picture of what they have done to the engine lid to clear the tall valve covers needed when you install Jake Brakes on a 4106??

Thanks!

TomC · July 19, 2010, 02:50:14 PM

I have the same situation with my AMGeneral transit. When I installed my Jakes, I got the one piece aluminum valve cover. I simply cut out the existing door cover and let the valve cover be exposed. I painted the valve cover gray to match my bus. I like the look. If you do use the aluminum valve cover, you could have it polished-that would look good to. A side line to this is the now extra hole in the engine hatch for the valve cover makes for more air circulation. Good Luck, TomC

Chopper Scott · July 19, 2010, 04:42:11 PM

You might give this gus a call.

James77MCI8 · July 19, 2010, 04:59:03 PM

Check with R&M fiberglas, I believe they make a tailgate with a bump in it just for this purpose.

Bill B /bus · July 19, 2010, 05:23:42 PM

On a Buffalo, I used the leftover Al skin from the windows cutout and fabricated, OK so I cut and fit but no welding, a bump to cover the engine and keep the rear cover whole. When the bump was welded I riveted it into place. Looked fine when painted with the rest of the bus.

Bill

OneLapper · July 19, 2010, 08:49:15 PM

Quote from: Chopper Scott on July 19, 2010, 04:42:11 PM
You might give this gus a call.

Now that guy has some serious issues!! I love the way he used the garbage cans, though!!!

OneLapper · July 19, 2010, 08:57:49 PM

Quote from: TomC on July 19, 2010, 02:50:14 PM
I have the same situation with my AMGeneral transit. When I installed my Jakes, I got the one piece aluminum valve cover. I simply cut out the existing door cover and let the valve cover be exposed. I painted the valve cover gray to match my bus. I like the look. If you do use the aluminum valve cover, you could have it polished-that would look good to. A side line to this is the now extra hole in the engine hatch for the valve cover makes for more air circulation. Good Luck, TomC

TomC,

Did you use the block off plates for the vapor seperator and oil fill neck? I've been waiting weeks for them, supposedly the DD dealer can still get them but I haven't seen them yet!!

I know I have to cut an opening in the door and I like the idea of just leaving a hole. If I trim it out closely it might be less noticeable than boxed bump-out.

Thanks guys!

Mark

RJ · July 19, 2010, 10:52:11 PM

Mark -

Check your inbox at markdavia.

Should help.

OneLapper · July 20, 2010, 04:11:23 AM

Quote from: RJ on July 19, 2010, 10:52:11 PM
Mark -

Check your inbox at markdavia.

Should help.

Thanks RJ! Wow! What a great a collection of photos!

TomC · July 20, 2010, 08:54:15 AM

Here's a picture of my bus, but with the old stamped steel valve covers, but with Jakes. Good Luck, TomC

JLL · July 21, 2010, 03:48:45 PM

I bought a new cover from R&M in Oregon. It Make a real nice job.
JLL