nm9stheham
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I got to wondering about that when reviewing the pix...tnx, Jim.And yeah, I have a box each of 5/16 and 11/32 X .500" steel guides with brass liners like those.
I got to wondering about that when reviewing the pix...tnx, Jim.And yeah, I have a box each of 5/16 and 11/32 X .500" steel guides with brass liners like those.
As one who has personally installed 995-16 valve springs on J-heads I suppose I am not the one to listen to.valves have 3/8" stem, retainers on current valves will be replaced, they have a diameter of 1.3X, didn't fit the springs that were in there as they are 1.49, will buy the retainers to match the springs, it is a dual spring, new springs are 995-16s, they will be installed on the heads as they sit,
Of course in his case it would also depend upon the design of the retainer.FWIW.. it is very common for the retainer OD to be smaller that the spring OD. This Comp retainer sizing chart list a 1.400" OD retainer for 3/8" valve stem Mopar springs with OD's from 1.437 to 1.500". So it depends on the 'x' in 1.3x" if they are suitable.
https://static.speedwaymotors.com/images/PDF/COMP-Retainers-Sizing-Chart.pdf
Unfortunately in this case it appears that the OP may be somewhat obstinate and lacking the tools and understanding of what may be required.If IQ has used those springs- I have not, mostly use Isky, h IQis the go to source to ask about that spring seat and what retainer to use
comp does not mfg springs so it has to be a white box spring form somewhere and there must be other solutions for cups and retainers
Jones has lightweight retainers but IDK if he has one for that spring
Dart19666 at crower would also be a good source
sorry _ I'm west coast
Thanks for posting IQ I do like dual springs and will learn something here
Good job.
Do it right.......
Or do it over.