[DeTomaso] Rats, Not the Expected Valve Springs
JDeRyke at aol.com
JDeRyke at aol.com
Mon Jun 7 01:04:28 EDT 2010
In a message dated 6/5/10 6:56:16 AM, kenn_green at yahoo.com writes:
> Is it common for engine builders to substitute equivalent springs, and
> would it be odd for a single spring to match dual springs specs?
>
No, but it's common for overstressed springs to break. It sounds like your
builder substitituted stock 351C' equivalent' springs, including the
almost useless umbrella seals. FWIW, this kind of stuff is one way to wipe a cam
lobe or two. Good luck- J Deryke
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