stock valve spring ?

matt cook · 01-11-2002, 10:05 AM

does it make a difference which end is on the seat? I know that they were marked with paint from the factory, but I cannot remember which end was up.

of course, I am sitting here in my office thinking of this - maybe if I was in the garage I could figure it out...

thanks

PKRWUD · 01-11-2002, 11:36 AM

If they are variable pitch springs (the coils are closer together at one end then they are at the other), the end in which the coils are tighter MUST go against the head. Otherwise, don't sweat it.

Take care,
-Chris

01-11-2002, 10:05 AM	#1
matt cook Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1998 Location: Richmond, Virginia Posts: 449	stock valve spring ? does it make a difference which end is on the seat? I know that they were marked with paint from the factory, but I cannot remember which end was up. of course, I am sitting here in my office thinking of this - maybe if I was in the garage I could figure it out... thanks __________________ 1982 Mustang GT

01-11-2002, 11:36 AM	#2
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	If they are variable pitch springs (the coils are closer together at one end then they are at the other), the end in which the coils are tighter MUST go against the head. Otherwise, don't sweat it. Take care, -Chris __________________ Webmaster: Rice Haters Club Jim Porter Racing Peckerwoods Pit Stop Support Your Local RED & WHITE!

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