Mercruiser 888 Valve Cover Ford V8 188 302 Rocker 56156 Powder Coated! on 2040-parts.com

I bought these as a set because that's all I could get at the time.  I only needed one, so this one ended up here.  Port side rocker cover for a Mercruiser 888 engine, 1971-1977.  It might fit some older 5.0L/302 motors too, since it is the same engine.  Check your parts guide to see if it fits, it will vary depending on the application and exhaust setup. 

Comes with the oil filler cap, too!  Just so you know, this is the side with the oil filler, NOT THE SIDE WITH THE PCV VALVE.

Like I've been doing to a lot of parts to this old motor, I sandblasted and cleaned this thing down to bare metal, then powder coated it.  It has 3 coats of powder on the exterior, first is a corrosion-resistant primer, and then two coats of a high-gloss black.  As you can see, it shines like crazy.  If you want, for a small fee, you can send me your matching starboard rocker cover and I will do the same to make them match.  Obviously, the decals are gone, they couldn't survive the sandblaster and they would compromise the powder coating procedure. 

If you aren't familiar with it, powder coating is a much more durable finish than regular paints.  It doesn't break down over time, and the corrosion protection is far superior to any paint you can buy.  By powder coating these parts, they will long outlast the useful life of the motor.  When your motor dies, you will be able to get your money out of these parts like you never used them.  It's that tough!