- 1. [MGS] Valve springs (score: 1)
- Author: Paul Osborne <paul@ece.rochester.edu>
- Date: Thu, 3 May 2007 07:39:35 -0400
- Hello, Looking for input on the advantages/better choice of single or double valve springs on a 18v head. I am rebuilding a head and it has double valve springs , but I have a new set of singles from
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- 2. Re: [MGS] Valve springs (score: 1)
- Author: Charles & Peggy Robinson <ccrobins@ktc.com>
- Date: Thu, 03 May 2007 08:38:26 -0500
- It comes down to the acceleration rates of the cam profile. The faster the cam opens and closes the valves, the more spring tension you need, all other things being equal. CR
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- 3. Re: [MGS] Valve springs (score: 1)
- Author: Bob Howard <mgbob@juno.com>
- Date: Thu, 3 May 2007 10:42:20 -0400
- Peter Burgess, in "How to Power Tune MGB Engines", says that the single springs in the 18V engine are suitable for cams of up to 400 thou lift and allow 6200 rpm before valve float. Double springs a
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- 4. Re: [MGS] Valve springs (score: 1)
- Author: Barney Gaylord <barneymg@mgaguru.com>
- Date: Thu, 03 May 2007 11:30:36 -0500
- Lighter valve springs cause less wear on the entire valve train, especially cam and tappets. For purpose of longevity, it is desireable to use the lightest springs that will get the job done. The cha
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- 5. Re: [MGS] Valve springs (score: 1)
- Author: Charles & Peggy Robinson <ccrobins@ktc.com>
- Date: Thu, 03 May 2007 19:57:05 -0500
- OK, so a case in point. I built a 18 GV-block engine with a '67 head. I used a cam that was ground on the '66 or '67 profile. This was, according to all the info I had available at the time, the best
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