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• Re: Parts suppliers for "Half Liley"?
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Sat, 27 Oct 2001 13:35:31 -1000
  ...for heavier valve springs. When you increase lift you also need to increase valve spring pressure to keep from going into valve float, but...
• Boston Bob s AMC head rantings
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Thu, 5 Oct 2000 20:18:26 -0400
  ...when I remove the springs on the used heads I must file the intake valves at the three grooves in the stem to get...
• Re: performance engine question
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 4 May 1995 10:43:53 -0700
  ...The Heads will have 39mm intake and 32mm exhaust valves all >with heavy duty springs. My question is, will my compression ratio be all...
• Re: AMC heads (part 2)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 31 Oct 2006 17:25:53 -0800
  ...valve, wash of all grit, > re-insert the valve in to the valve guide - with out benefit of springs > to seat the valve, The...
• Re: Followup to propane fill valve problems
  Historical mailing list - Roman Haag
  Sat, 18 Mar 2017 21:54:17 -0400
  ...I would imagine that the > roundly-despised auto-stop valve would be something with the usual autostop > features--springs, a valve, valve seat etc...
• Re: Shock advice
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 7 Dec 2002 13:30:30 +1300
  ...the SPRINGS, not hydraulic units) can be rebuilt by rebuilding specialists. Probably improved too, by using heavier oil and reducing the valve hole sizes...
• Re: Need three parts for a 2.1 engine
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 13 Nov 2012 12:16:03 -0800
  ...I was also remembering that you asked for used valves and springs for one head too I think. -hence my comment. On 11/13...
• Re: AMC heads (part 2)
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Tue, 31 Oct 2006 17:31:20 -0800
  ...valve, wash of all grit, > re-insert the valve in to the valve guide - with out benefit of springs > to seat the valve, The...
• Rumba Rebuild on the Way...need some advice
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 6 Jun 96 15:48:45 EDT
  ...gotta drop the engine..see what kinda damage was done to the heads when the valve seat dropped. i'm going all out if...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 25 Sep 2004 20:48:56 -0700
  ...Rockers seem tight on the valve springs on the exhaust valve adjustment screw > >I only need to do #1 and #2 because I only...
• Re: 1.9 heads on a 2.1 motor?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 26 Sep 2007 23:33:01 -0700
  ...Perfect ! I can't see any downsides other than the cost of the development and the heads, valves, seats, guides, springs etc....... I'd...
• Re: what clues about engine health can I get...
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 15 May 2012 07:59:28 -0700
  ...alistair On 2012-05-15, at 4:49 AM, Kenneth Lewis wrote: > Alistar, > Pull the rocker arms and look for mushrooming valve stem ends...
• Re: Adjusting throttle linkage on automatic
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 24 Feb 2002 10:07:57 -0600
  ...to be very careful and organized so that the many valves and springs don't get mixed up. This is mostly guesswork on my...
• Re: Engine Replacement Options
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Mon, 11 Aug 2008 21:26:07 -0400
  ...You haven't said that you've removed >> the >> springs to check the valve-stem-to-guide clearances/ wear and cleaning of >> carbon deposits...
• Re: Lowering a Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Carl Hansen
  Mon, 20 Dec 1999 12:40:57 -0600
  Git springs from a CARAT version Vanagon. They is shorter. Ch '89 SyncroBeast Vanagon - Soon to come - New Shocks for the Syncro! Soon as...
• Various Upgrades for Lilleyed WBX - here you go
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Wed, 2 Feb 2005 15:39:35 -0800
  ...lighter than stock, reduces the weight stock valves push eliminates the need for heavier springs 1665 Rhino 1.25 Ratio Rockers $119.95 1642...
• In praise of VW inline fours
  Historical mailing list - Alex Towner
  Wed, 18 Apr 2007 18:45:44 -0400
  ...The forged crankshaft, piston oil sprayers, and double valve springs were eliminated. Get an early one if you intend to put it in your...
• Re: Gas Brand Preferences?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Mon, 6 Feb 2012 17:03:53 -0700
  ...Ditto my other three cars, including the Syncro. >> >> >> Richard >> Just drove over to Glenwood Springs CO from SLC. Stopped at Grand Junction, City Market...
• Re: heater core change-out
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Sat, 20 Jun 1998 17:00:48 -0700
  ...The valve in the rear heater is a known failure-prone item. It may be the $2.00 flat washer, or it may be...
• Re: Question about 2.1 cylinder and head question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 8 Jan 2005 17:09:59 -0500
  ...How much should I expect to pay for just a cleaning? I assume they will have to pull the springs and valves. Thanks, Jim
• Re: Setting Corner Spring Rates -- Nissan 2012
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Sun, 27 Nov 2011 09:56:23 -0500
  ...Exhaust emissions have also been reworked, and new exhaust valves have been employed. Further honing has been applied to the valve timings, the air...
• Re: 6 mils of lash...
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 8 Jan 2000 04:31:57 -0500
  ...in the specs and the lifter internal springs are proving strong enough to open the valves very slightly. But that's a hard notion...
• Re: Question about 2.1 cylinder and head question
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Sat, 8 Jan 2005 22:01:41 -0500
  ...How much should I expect to > pay for just a cleaning? I assume they will have to pull the springs > and valves. > > Thanks, > > Jim >
• Re: Engine Advice Needed-Valve lifters and adjusters.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 26 May 2014 08:40:16 -0400
  ...valve causing guide wear. When heads are rebuilt this is something that needs to be considered. If the seats are cut the springs should...
• Rear Brake Job, Observations.
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 14 Jan 97 18:50:40 -0800
  ...The upper return springs are virtually inaccessible with the hub in place. Solution: After trying for an hour to get at these springs ( I...
• Re: Subject: 3.3 verses 4.3 ???
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 25 Jul 2004 09:51:26 -0600
  ...bob > Subaru SVX: > Engine Specifications: > 3.3 Liter 6 cylinder 24 valve DOHC Boxer engine. > 230 horsepower @ 5400 rpm > Torque: 228 @ 4400 rpm > Sequential...
• Re: Does a worn pressure relief valve cause Oil pressure buzzer?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 3 Oct 2002 09:19:16 -0700
  ...Usually relief valves stick closed, but springs can break too. It's an easy replacement (buy the proper tool, it's cheap) if you...
• Re: AMC Heads (My views)
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Fri, 15 Oct 2004 23:14:39 +0000
  ...They confirmed > > that they do get the AMC heads bare > > into their warehouse and then install the valves, springs, etc. He > > said that they...
• Bumper construction
  Historical mailing list - Dave M
  Mon, 19 Nov 2001 23:56:26 GMT
  ...How about mounting it using old valve springs. Its insane to mount any lights in or on a bumper. - David Date: Mon, 19 Nov...
• (f) Hi to Tobin & Christa, models, wieghts, etc.
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 18 Jan 1995 15:25:22 -0800
  ...head studs, reasonably boxed, wieghed 75lb! The heads, valves, springs, rockers, but no pushrods or valve covers, wieghed 29lb boxed. I'm left with...
• Re: Vanagon Brakes<F>
  Historical mailing list - Richard Bias
  Thu, 14 Sep 2000 20:49:06 GMT
  ...Your brakes stop the wheels, >but since the rest of the Vanagon is on squishy springs, it continues to >travel forward until the springs...
• Re: Vanagon Westfalia motorcycle carrier
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 22 Aug 2010 23:40:30 -0400
  ...Also, adding springs to the rear to raise the level defeats the rear proportioning valve function which uses the level to adjust pressure to...
• Re: Air Conditioning Electrical Problem
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Thu, 8 Apr 1999 08:32:03 EDT
  ...garage here in Green Cove Springs, Fl, repaired a leak, changed the receiver/dryer and the expansion valve and recharged >the system. ... He left...
• Re: Brake and Clutch fluid change in 91 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Sun, 13 Sep 1998 02:43:19 -0700
  ...Regards, Tom Hanlon Palm Springs, CA 84 Westfalia Richard O'Halloran wrote: > I want to change my brake fluid (long overdue unfortunately) and I...
• Re: Engine Replacement Options
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Mon, 11 Aug 2008 22:30:33 -0700
  ...You haven't said that you've removed > >> the > >> springs to check the valve-stem-to-guide clearances/ wear and cleaning of > >> carbon deposits...
• Re: Vanagon Westfalia motorcycle carrier
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 23 Aug 2010 06:16:52 EDT
  ...Also, adding springs to the rear to raise the level defeats the rear proportioning valve function which uses the level to adjust pressure to...
• Re: A/T changes hard
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Wed, 4 Dec 2013 20:53:05 -0500
  ...There are springs and ball > bearings and screws that would be easy to lose, and of course there's lots > of dirty ATF. I...
• Re: valves -> rebuild
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 3 Oct 1995 01:21:46 -0500
  ...Using a straightedge, check to see if the tops of all the valve springs line up. If they do, the head probably doesn't...
• Re: Help! Weird noises after installing injectors...
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Wed, 8 Jul 2015 22:00:05 -0400
  ...They were in the process of trying noninvasive diagnostics to try to find the problem but had pulled the valve covers off to investigate...
• Re: Shock advice
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Fri, 6 Dec 2002 17:25:43 -0800
  ...the SPRINGS, not hydraulic > units) can be rebuilt by rebuilding > specialists. Probably improved too, by using > heavier oil and reducing the valve hole sizes...
• List of stuff for sale in Vallejo
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 18 Apr 1995 18:49:22 -0700
  ...pressure regulator) until I broke a 40mm exhaust valve on an SE head with dual springs. I put new P/C's and heads...
• Re: Power steering pump rebuild kit?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 15 Aug 2011 14:43:58 -0500
  ...It needed two small coil springs over the pawls that engage the flywheel when you pull the cord. I took it to the best...
• Re: Manifold vacuum specs?-Leak down testing
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Sun, 31 Dec 2006 12:10:26 -0500
  ...If the lifters are not noisy, it is unlikely they are a problem unless you excessively high oil pressure or weak valve springs. > >Dennis...
• Re: AMC valves, Boston Bob
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Tue, 26 May 2009 18:17:48 -0400
  Ken, Actually, the wholesale cost of a bare (no valves, springs or keepers) AMC head is substantially below $300, so a $499 "upgraded" head...
• Re: use of airbags to level van, spare tire, auto trans
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 18 Feb 2013 14:54:01 -0800
  ...Sounds like you need shorter front springs . or taller/stiffer rear springsto me. I've had to adjust both ends of a few vans...
• Re: another brake saga...aha!
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sat, 28 Mar 2009 12:16:47 -0400
  ...when I open the >>bleeder valve, the piston moves back into the cylinder away from the >>shoe. Close the bleeder, it moves back out...
• Re: 86 westy overheating issue
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sat, 14 Apr 2007 21:50:07 -0700
  ...We used this to replace valve springs >> without taking the head off but i think it will work in this application >> as well. Make...
• Re: Engine Replacement Options
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 12 Aug 2008 10:37:02 -0400
  ...You haven't said that you've >removed > > >> the > > >> springs to check the valve-stem-to-guide clearances/ wear and >cleaning of > > >> carbon deposits...
• CIS problems AGAIN!
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 7 Feb 1996 19:01:10 -0500
  ...So tomorrow, 2/8, I'll install the O2 sensor and check for broken valve springs. I really don't know why I writting...
• Heads installed...
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Mon, 27 Jul 1998 14:56:12 PDT
  ...the goofy pushrod tube retainer springs. Once I got all that good stuff in, I adjusted the valves, and found only one spongy lifter...
• Hydraulic Lifter Week
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Mon, 6 Jun 2005 21:44:09 -0400
  ...Duh, right? The problem with the lifters that I've been trying to adjust (and maybe they're worn) is that the springs in...
• Re: Need engine work in Little Rock/Memphis
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 24 May 2003 13:37:59 -0700
  ...MMO, Engine flush, New Oil Filter, 15/50 Mobil 1, adjusted the valves. One rocker shaft lookslike it wasn't getting oiled. Stan On...
• Re: performance engine question
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 04 May 1995 14:31:45 +0600
  ...The Heads will have 39mm intake and 32mm exhaust valves all >with heavy duty springs. My question is, will my compression ratio be all...
• Re: 2.5L 120HP waterboxer.....that runs on 91 octane......90mm stroke by 94mm bore....and pases smog...hmmm?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 15 Mar 2002 22:45:56 -0700
  ...BEARINGSNew bearings 30080 CB HEADS STREET ELIMINATORS- 44X37 DUEL SPRINGS-TITANIUM RETAINERS- SS VALVES-CUT TO 94mm9.0 TO 1.0 COMPRESSION 650 WEBER...
• Re: FS 2L HEADS
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Sat, 8 Jan 2000 13:58:33 -0500
  ...Functional when removed, no cracks or problems- look almost like new! Complete with springs and valves in place. Ready to rock and roll. What...
• Re: what clues about engine health can I get...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 15 May 2012 12:33:24 -0700
  ...If you are >> not going to use the engine for a while, just leave them off to relieve >> pressure on the springs and hydraulic...
• Re: The Berg and springs
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Tue, 18 Apr 1995 21:45:30 -0700 (PDT)
  ...No disrespect to Berg, but being the smart-assed punk that I am, I think I am still gonna stick to single springs. :) Of...
• Re: AMC valves, Boston Bob
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 26 May 2009 15:33:43 -0700
  ...com> wrote: > Ken, > > Actually, the wholesale cost of a bare (no valves, springs or keepers) AMC > head is substantially below $300, so a $499...
• Re: off with her heads
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 24 Oct 2013 01:50:05 -0400
  ...If the seat are cut or the valves ground the stems should be shortened and the springs shimmed to compensate. This is to maintain...
• Re: Valve Adjustment during head installation?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 20 Jun 2002 12:35:44 -0500
  ...Do I have to adjust my valves during a cylinder head installation? > I > did not remove the springs. However, I also did not put...