C2 1967 L79 327/350 valve train

[Dino L.]

I am looking for all of the GM numbers for the L79 valve train for an early 67 engine using 462 heads, I need GM numbers for Cam, push rods, lifters, rockers, springs, keepers and valves. Any hep woul dbe appreciated.

[Duke W.]

Re: C2 1967 L79 327/350 valve train

Whatever of these parts GM still sells are built by Federal Mogul or Dana and you can easily buy the same parts, usually at lower prices, through their aftermarket brands like Sealed Power and Clevite.

I believe the only available rocker arms are of the "self aligning" type, which are okay for hydraulic lifter cams, but not mechanical lifter cams.

1967 was the first model year use of the 3911068 valve spring that was used on most subsequent Gen I SB engines including LT-1 and Z-28. You can buy the F-M version (VS-677) on the Web for about a buck apiece.

The 3863151 L-79 camshaft is available from both Sealed Power and Dana and several aftermarket cam vendors.

You can buy all these parts at NAPA, and easily find them at www.napaonline.com.

I never recommend anything but OE or OE equivalent parts for SB valvetrains.

Duke

[Joe L.]

Re: C2 1967 L79 327/350 valve train

Dino-----

camshaft-----GM #3863151-----discontinued

push rods----GM #3796243----discontinued, replaced by GM #14095256 (welded ball type) available

lifters------GM #3799644---discontinued, replaced by GM #5232720 available

rocker arms--GM #3843359---discontinued, replaced by GM #10089648 (self-guided type) available

valve springs---GM #3911068--available

key (keepers)----GM #838029---discontinued, replaced by GM #24503856 available

cap (retainer)----GM #3896934---discontinued, replaced by GM #14003874 available

valve, intake----GM #3849814----discontinued

valve, exhaust----GM #3849818----discontinued

[J M.]

Re: C2 1967 L79 327/350 valve train

Speed-Pro had the non-aligning rockers, part #R865R available a year ago. Don't know if they're still available or not.