RE: RE: [DML] Valve spring retainer question

From: RayB (bpracing@worldnet.att.net)
Date: Wed Jun 25 2003 - 00:38:43 EDT


Warren,

The OD is 1 & 5/16".

RayB
http://www.dragtruk.com/ENTRIES/20KM1FD2KWBP.html

> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net]On Behalf Of WP
> Sent: Tuesday, June 24, 2003 1:49 AM
> To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> Subject: Re: DML: RE: [DML] Valve spring retainer question
>
>
>
> 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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