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Old 01-19-2018, 08:25 PM   #169
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Default Re: Rebuilt Flathead Problems.

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Originally Posted by cas3 View Post
how important is it? i have torn down lots of old motors, and never seen a shim yet! are the new springs that far off?
Depends on the parts you are using, how deep the value is setting in the seat, etc. I would a least want to know what seat pressure I was running.

The earlier valve spring free height should be around 2.5 inches and the later spring with the rotators should be around 2.2 inches.

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