Ford Big Block Chrome Steel Valve Covers

• Chrome-plated steel construction for classic durability and engine bay shine

• Internal baffling helps control oil movement and reduce blow-by

• Fits Ford 385-Series Big Block V8: 370, 429, and 460 CID

• Confirm short-bolt vs. long-bolt pattern before ordering

These valve covers are built for the Ford 385-Series Big Block V8 family — 370, 429, and 460 CID. Applications include the Ford Mustang (Boss 429, 1969–1970), Torino (429 Cobra Jet, 1970–1971), and Thunderbird (429/460); Ford F-Series and Econoline vans (429/460 car-derived, with 370 specific to medium-duty trucks); and Lincoln Continental Mark III/IV and Town Car (460), along with Mercury Marquis and Colony Park (460).

Construction is chrome-plated steel with a plain top style and a 3 1/2 in. height, using a perimeter-bolt mounting pattern. Internal baffling is built in to help control oil movement and reduce blow-by. The 385-Series was produced in both short-bolt and long-bolt valve cover configurations, so confirming which pattern your cylinder heads use is a required step before ordering. These covers are sold as a pair without gaskets, grommets, or mounting hardware, so those should be sourced to match your specific application.

Applications
Fits Ford 385-Series Big Block V8 engines: 370, 429, and 460 CID. Applications include Ford Mustang (Boss 429, 1969–1970), Torino (429 Cobra Jet, 1970–1971), Thunderbird (429/460), F-Series and Econoline vans (429/460 car-derived; 370 medium-duty truck-specific), Lincoln Continental Mark III/IV and Town Car (460), and Mercury Marquis and Colony Park (460).

Installation
Covers use a perimeter-bolt mounting pattern at a 3 1/2 in. height. No gaskets, grommets, or hardware are included. Confirm your 385-Series valve cover pattern, short-bolt or long-bolt design, and breather hole configuration before installation.

What 385-Series displacements does this fit?
370, 429, and 460 CID.

Does this fit a Ford Boss 429 Mustang?
Yes, for the 1969–1970 Boss 429.

Does this fit a Lincoln Continental Mark III or Mark IV?
Yes, for the 460 CID engine used in those applications, along with the Lincoln Town Car.

Is the 370 the same bolt pattern as the 429/460?
The 385-Series shares core architecture across 370/429/460, but confirming short-bolt vs. long-bolt configuration for your specific engine is recommended, since both patterns exist within this family.

What material are these valve covers made from?
Chrome-plated steel.

Is this cover baffled?
Yes, internal baffling is built in to help control oil movement and reduce blow-by.

Do these come with gaskets or hardware?
No. This set is sold as a pair without gaskets, grommets, or mounting hardware, which should be sourced to match your engine's gasket surface.

Will this fit a Mercury Marquis or Colony Park?
Yes, for the 460 CID engine used in those applications.