Also, if the engine survives the first hour of running without coil binding,
it can't really start becoming a problem later. As the valves wear,
the coil clearance will only increase.
Doug Braun
'72 Spit
At 11:07 AM 5/21/02, you wrote:
>If a valve spring ever gets coil-bound, something will bend or break
>to make room, so it's really a most nasty situation, one to be avoided
>like any other plague. Note that it is usually not a problem except
>where a high-lift cam and/or rockers are installed. If this is your
>situation, you should have a professional engine builder (who will
>know about all these things) look over your plan very carefully.
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