Valve truble

Remove the spring and check the valve travel.

I bet with the seal fitted its less than 0.400 total before the retainer 'crushes' the seal...

Old school umbrella seals are pretty useless.

I always fit positive stem seals now.

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Il put in the cam tomorow and lock the lifters and check the clearens between the retainer and oilseal one question can i go 1.70" on spring hight to get some more clearence