Re: RE: [DML] Valve spring retainer question

From: WP (puzlist@mn.rr.com)
Date: Tue Jun 24 2003 - 01:48:43 EDT


Ray,

What is the outside diameter of those retainers?

RayB wrote:
>>-----Original Message-----
>>From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
>>[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net]On Behalf Of WP
>>
>>I'm building a 360 Magnum, and am putting in a larger cam. I bought new
>>valve springs (P5249464), and when I went to install them on my heads, I
>> found they're larger diameter than stock. My stock retainers look
>>like they'll pull right through these new springs. Are the chrome-moly
>>retainers (P4452032) larger diameter than stock, or just stronger?
>>
>>Thanks> Warren
>
>
> I can't remember if the MP retainers are larger than stock but they are
> stronger. I used the same springs you have and the P4452032 retainers when
> I was running the R/T cam. No problems. If you don't already have the
> retainers, I have a complete new set, in original packaging, for sale for
> $60.00 plus shipping. I bought them for another set of heads with
> different valve springs but they didn't give enough installed height. Had
> to buy a different brand. Write me off list if you want them.
>
> RayB
> http://www.dragtruk.com/ENTRIES/20KM1FD2KWBP.html
> bpracing@att.net
>
>



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