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4.0 valves springs and keepers

lumpyidle

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Wilson, N.C.
I need to know If I can Interchange three groove valves with single groove ones and can you mix them on the same head as long as I use the appropriate retainer and keepers and spring with the valve it goes with? I could't find any posts that cover this. Any help on this would be appreciated.
 
AFAIK, it's doable - provided the other dimensions are identical.

Given a choice, I'd stick to three-groove all through the head assembly - three lock grooves give greater bearing area than one, minimising the risk of "valve drop." Always a good thing to avoid...
 
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