Cheapskate 18 pound valve springs
- Thread starter klapool
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If you cut a coil off your asking for nothing but troubles And maybe a bent valve. Spend the $8 and not have to wonder what the:censure:
klapool
I am also a cheapskate. In an Intek [similar engine] I used a second spring slipped inside the stock springs. A package of springs at the corner ACE hardware store was less than 4 bucks and there was no postage and waiting for a delivery from Bumbdork, RI. For that engine the springs were a Century brand off the rack that has an outside diameter of about 5/8" and wound from .045 diameter wire. Heck, you got nothing to loose, pull out the springs and determine what will fit inside. Get some springs at the hardware store for a few bucks and cut them to the same "free" length as the stock springs and re-install. I'm thinking that you think a lot like I do; Even if it really doesn't make sence it's more fun to experiment. My double spring set up in the Intek worked perfectly.
I am also a cheapskate. In an Intek [similar engine] I used a second spring slipped inside the stock springs. A package of springs at the corner ACE hardware store was less than 4 bucks and there was no postage and waiting for a delivery from Bumbdork, RI. For that engine the springs were a Century brand off the rack that has an outside diameter of about 5/8" and wound from .045 diameter wire. Heck, you got nothing to loose, pull out the springs and determine what will fit inside. Get some springs at the hardware store for a few bucks and cut them to the same "free" length as the stock springs and re-install. I'm thinking that you think a lot like I do; Even if it really doesn't make sence it's more fun to experiment. My double spring set up in the Intek worked perfectly.
That's my youngest son's car. I built it for him when he was in high school so he wouldn't have any excuse for being late. He has not raced it for a couple of years at the local strip and has not driven it on the street for at least a year. To shame him I wrote "Abandoned Vehicle" on the rear window. Note the kittie tracks on the trunk lid. I can't accuritely recall what the 4000 lb street car does the 1/8.
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