Valve Spring Installed Height

1987 Chevrolet Hi-Cube 6.2 J, 400/M40SECTION Valve Spring Installed Height

Installed valve spring height must be checked. Refer to ENGINE OVERHAUL PROCEDURES - GENERAL INFORMATION article. If installed height exceeds specifications, shim to meet specifications. See VALVE SPRING INSTALLED HEIGHT SPECIFICATIONSΒ  table.

VALVE SPRING INSTALLED HEIGHT SPECIFICATIONS

Application Height: In. (mm)
All 1.811 (45.99)
RENDER: 1.0x

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