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Old 01-20-2018, 12:41 PM   #180
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Default Re: Rebuilt Flathead Problems.

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Originally Posted by GordonC View Post
Gary here is a closer look at the valve set ups. I think I see what you are saying about the closer wound coils.
Hi Gordon, some are correct there and some aren't. Like I said above the closer wound coils go towards the guides!

I'll PM you later with the bronze-guide info!

Thanks, Gary in N.Y.

P.S. Here's a photo showing a quick method for measuring the spring hgts and pressures using a common bathroom scale and a drill press and a 6.000" pocket ruler! It is very accurate and it's all you really need to find the numbers!
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