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70mach351
Member # 7528
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I have gt40 heads on the coupe i just got, while taking the valve covers off i noticed a keepr sitting in the head. The number 8 cylinder has no valve keepers holding the valve in. Does any one know what size locks are the 11/32 10 degree locks? Also how is the valve spring not wanting to jump off with no keepers on it?
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ddarkslayer
Member # 10688
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that is werd? is it supported by one keeper?
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70mach351
Member # 7528
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nope. no compressor at my house or valve spring tool so off to tognotties tomorrow to try to solve this quandry.
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70mach351
Member # 7528
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pulled the rocker there is one keeper still in there. will have to get my compressor and valve spring tool tomorrow to see if the valve is fucked or not.
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70mach351
Member # 7528
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figured it all out, got new locks and will hopefully fire it back up tomorrow. lash was way off on sevral push rods.
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hilltim54
Member # 10655
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quote: Originally posted by 70mach351: nope. no compressor at my house or valve spring tool so off to tognotties tomorrow to try to solve this quandry.
Tognotties in down the street from my crib lol
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SIC9250
Member # 8216
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quote: Originally posted by 70mach351: figured it all out, got new locks and will hopefully fire it back up tomorrow. lash was way off on sevral push rods.
John B mistake
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70mach351
Member # 7528
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nope, i didnt check it after the break in time. Almost made an expensive mistake.
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joefifty
Member # 10760
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if those are stock springs it most likely collapsed gt40p`s have a lower spring rate than stock e7`s so its recommended to use your e7 springs or an oversized spring to keep it from floating or collapsing which is most likely what happened upgrade the springs and give it hell
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JohnB
Member # 969
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quote: Originally posted by joefifty: if those are stock springs it most likely collapsed gt40p`s have a lower spring rate than stock e7`s so its recommended to use your e7 springs or an oversized spring to keep it from floating or collapsing which is most likely what happened upgrade the springs and give it hell
Springs were upgraded to FMS models.
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