Valve Spring

2000 Mercury Sable V6-3.0L DOHC VIN SSECTION Valve Spring
Valve Spring Compression Pressure Intake 153 at 1.18 Pound Force At Inch (lbf @ in)
Exhaust 153 at 1.18 Pound Force At Inch (lbf @ in)
Valve Spring Free Length (Approximate) Intake 1.84 Inch (in)
Exhaust 1.84 Inch (in)
Valve Spring Installed Pressure Intake 51 at 1.57 Pound Force At Inch (lbf @ in)
Exhaust 51 at 1.57 Pound Force At Inch (lbf @ in)
Service Limit 10% Force Loss @ Specified Height
RENDER: 1.0x

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