[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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