Negative Height Valve Spring Retainers

[Earlie A]

I'd be extremely careful machining the spring pockets deeper. Some heads are very thin in that area.

Yeah, I've had my fill of thin castings lately.

 

[RustyRatRod]

Yeah, I've had my fill of thin castings lately.

That area can be sonic tested so bear that in mind.

 

[Earlie A]

That area can be sonic tested so bear that in mind.

That's a bit of a sore spot for me right now. My Chinesium sonic tester told me I had 0.140" of metal remaining when it was really 0.020", lol.

 

[RustyRatRod]

That's a bit of a sore spot for me right now. My Chinesium sonic tester told me I had 0.140" of metal remaining when it was really 0.020", lol.

uh. sorry bout that.