Modern-day manufacturing techniques and materials have proven to be a great advancement over old-school techniques, and these new transparent valve covers and thermostat housings from Classic Industries give you a new view into the internal workings of your engine. They’re great for seeing how those new rocker arms perform, or even teaching your kids about how engines work; and what’s more, thanks to advanced technology in plastics and surface materials, you can trust that these parts will go the distance for a long time to come. They’re now available for makes including Oldsmobile, Chevy, and Pontiac, as well as Mopar engines.

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Anyone who has had to troubleshoot an engine problem can attest that the job would be much easier if you could see into the engine without taking it apart. Classic Industries is making that a reality by adding transparent thermostats and valve covers to its selection of engine products.

“Transparent engine parts were popular in the 1960s and 1970s, but the plastics of the day had severe limitations. They were prone to cracking and often became cloudy,” said Ray Yager, Classic Industries Merchandising Director. “Recent advances in materials, especially polycarbonates, have virtually eliminated those concerns.”

These new thermostat assemblies are manufactured from billet aluminum and heavy borosilicate glass, as used in steam boilers, and are designed to accept thermostats and restrictor plates. The valve covers are manufactured from a polycarbonate blend that will not warp, haze, or become yellow over time due to heat, while causing oil to sheet after about 30 seconds, even after running at high-RPM.

“These are more than novelty items,” added Yager. “With a window into the beating heart of the vehicle, it’s easy to find and correct minor problems in valve train, cooling, and oiling systems before they become major problems.”

Features:

• Allows for visual check of operating components
• Useful for teaching purposes
• Valve covers’ polycarbonate blend withstands high temperatures, discoloring, and hazing
• Thermostats’ borosilicate glass is the same found in industrial steam boilers
• Available models include Oldsmobile, Pontiac, Chevy, and Mopar