Understanding Valve Springs – Part 2 - Engine Builder Magazine

Understanding Valve Springs – Part 2

In this episode of Steve Tech, Steve Morris picks up from the Part 1 video to explain what you need to know for proper valve spring set up and how to prevent spring surge.

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