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Valve spring installed height

Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2008 9:53 am
by mgbloke
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

Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2008 11:07 am
by mgbv8
You measure the ACTUAL spring height. That is from under the retaining cap to the bottom of the cutout in the head.

Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2008 3:59 pm
by mgbloke
Thanks Perry

Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2008 4:48 pm
by kiwicar
you can get a special micromiter for this job.
Mike

Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2008 5:22 pm
by mgbloke
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