Valve spring installed height

mgbloke · Post by **mgbloke** » Thu Jan 31, 2008 9:53 am

This might sound silly but where do I measure from?
The actual spring height, or to the top of the retainer.
Cam spec says 1.590 inches (M238).

Thanks

Mark

mgbv8 · Post by **mgbv8** » Thu Jan 31, 2008 11:07 am

You measure the ACTUAL spring height. That is from under the retaining cap to the bottom of the cutout in the head.

mgbloke · Post by **mgbloke** » Thu Jan 31, 2008 3:59 pm

Thanks Perry

kiwicar · Post by **kiwicar** » Thu Jan 31, 2008 4:48 pm

you can get a special micromiter for this job.
Mike

mgbloke · Post by **mgbloke** » Thu Jan 31, 2008 5:22 pm

There is almost no room between the spring and the recess in the head.
I was planning on assembly with just the small springs to give me some room to measure.
Not worth buying a special tool. But thanks anyway.

Mark