Valve Spring Specifications

1988 GMC Value Van P3500, 5.7 K, Automatic, 400/M40SECTION Valve Spring Specifications
VALVE SPRING SPECIFICATIONS

Application In. (mm)
Free Length 2.12 (53.8)
Pressure (1)
Valve Closed 74-86 @ 1.80 (34-39 @ 45.7)
Valve Open 195-215 @ 1.40 (88-97 @ 35.6)
(1) Lbs. @ In. (Kg @ mm).
RENDER: 1.0x

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