RE: valve spring pressure data

From: Jarrid Gross (JGross(at)econolite.com)
Date: Mon Aug 09 1999 - 17:42:09 CDT


>Car Isky Spring part # Seat Pressure Spring rate per
inch
>
>BMW 1600 # 625/626 120 lbs 300 lbs
>Porsche # 625/626 110 lbs 300 lbs
>sunbeam # 625/626 70 lbs 300 lbs>
>volvo 1800 # 625/626 98 lbs 300 lbs

Ive seen these specs before, but at least the sunbeam data was hosed
becuase on a real engine with the proper installed height, the pressure
was calulated, and measured at about 130 lbs seating pressure.

Isky's installed height was also hosed.

Somebody didnt do thier homework at isky.

Jarrid Gross



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