HOW TO INSTALL VALVE SPRINGS AND MEASURING INSTALLED HEIGHT

[milojanis]

As a toolmaker/machinist of over 40 years, I can appreciate what you're doing here. However, unless it's for demonstration purposes, why not bring the spring compressor/scale down until you're on the base of the unit, then just set your caliper on the compressor to zero, then move to the proper dimension, in this case 1.850. Then subtract lift from 1.850 to arrive at lbs open figure? I personally don't like using telescope gauges, because they always "spring back approx .001". Probably good enough for this application, however.

[joanneknapik]

Should have a .125" washer on the inner spring to imitate the 1/8" step on the retainer - other than that the pressure won't be accurate. The inner spring rides on the step not the outer edge of the retainer

[GoBrokeOffroad]

Awesome video sir. Going to give this a try myself

[mastmec]

That’s why I never use digital measuring tools.

[chrisburnsed]

Great info. Looks like a pain in the ass though to do both heads. The Engine builders who complete all the proper steps do no charge enough in my opinion.

[Supanova]

Still need locator cups for steel heads?

[nilla]

What info is included with the cam so that you will know what the specs are?

[jjmccloud]

Do you have to do this for each valve and spring

[woof]

what is the installed height is to short ?

[jasperpipes]

Or you could use a $50 Valve spring height micrometer like a normal engine builder ....

[junk]

Dump that junk mic and get a none digital mic. That's the first thing.