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Old 01-24-2017, 12:01 AM   #20
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Re: Breaking Valve Springs

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Originally Posted by PGSigns View Post
Take the head to a qualified machine shop and get it set up for the cam in the engine. Just shoving a set of springs in it is not going to get you a good setup. Need the installed height checked on the springs and the amount of lift before coil bind. The pressures need checked and the installed height needs to be checked on the head and the head cut or springs shimmed to get it all correct.
Jimmy
^^ that x100. This is especially important when working with worn valve seats & valves. Think of distances. More to setting up head/s than many consider. A lot to be said for having all 12 springs working at the same pressures. Not only at the valve, the lifter and cam too.
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