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Old 06-13-2025, 12:27 PM   #6
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Default Re: Do Model A Engine Valves Rotate?

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Originally Posted by Marshall V. Daut View Post
I'm pretty sure my Ron Kelley engine from the late 1990's had rotators on the exhaust valves. He said it keeps the hard-working exhaust valves from seating in the same place every time. It's supposed to keep the valve from getting too hot, although I'm not sure how that is effected. I don't recall if Ron installed stronger springs with the rotators.
Marshall

I understand why they would have them on the exhaust valves as the valves run hotter on the side closest to the flame path. But for the minor cost of 4 more, I would think it beneficial to have them on the intake valves as well. Even today they can be had for about $10 USD each.
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