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    valve springs

    I'm currently lapping my valves and waiting for new valve seals and top end gasket set. I am just a tad confused on the direction that the springs should be installed in. Is the closely wound inner and outer spring closest to where I put the keepers back in, or towards the head of the valve. Also when installing everything, should the valve and springs be dry? Thanks in advance.

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    I would think the wound end of the spring is heaver I would put the wound end against the head, Oil everything, if it is going to set on the shelf for months? I would put some assembly lube on the valve & seal

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      #3
      The opposite is shown in the manual, short pitched end is up.


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        #4
        Hi,

        I just wanted to share this for reference.

        Valve Replacement

        (by Mr. Steve)


        Thank you for your indulgence,

        BassCliff

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          #5
          Originally posted by tkent02 View Post
          The opposite is shown in the manual, short pitched end is up.
          Interesting.

          The factory manual for the 850 shows the tightly-wound end goes toward the head.



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            #6
            Originally posted by Steve View Post
            Interesting.

            The factory manual for the 850 shows the tightly-wound end goes toward the head.



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            that is the correct way to fit them, it helps prevent valve bounce at high revs
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              #7
              Originally posted by Agemax View Post
              that is the correct way to fit them, it helps prevent valve bounce at high revs
              Yes thats correct. a lot of engines have this kind of spring. Close coils to the head leaves the lighter end of the spring to do most of the moving.

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                #8
                Thanks guys. I got the picture now and have seen Steve's tutorial.

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