Help. What size valve locks should I have bought?
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Help. What size valve locks should I have bought?
Looks like I did it again. I was all ready to assemble my 1976 882 sbc heads just to find it looks like I screwed up again. I bought new valve locks they were adverised as sbc. I have" VALVE LOCKS 5/16" 10°"
What the heck do I need to buy? I am using stock valves. Thanks
What the heck do I need to buy? I am using stock valves. Thanks
Racer
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Stock is 7 degree 11/32" square tang. You CANT use a 10 degree lock on a 7 degree retainer or vice versa.
Stamped steel for a mild application and machine for a performance application.
After 17 years of making these damn things I think I am qualified to give tech on them.
Stamped steel for a mild application and machine for a performance application.
After 17 years of making these damn things I think I am qualified to give tech on them.
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Thanks. They do not fit anything like a 11/32 keeper that's why I posted this question. You mentioned being able to use a 10 degree on a 7 degree and vise versa but that does that include using a 5/16 keeper/lock on a 11/32 valve? That's what I almost did and didn't think it looked correct.
Racer
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Thanks. They do not fit anything like a 11/32 keeper that's why I posted this question. You mentioned being able to use a 10 degree on a 7 degree and vise versa but that does that include using a 5/16 keeper/lock on a 11/32 valve? That's what I almost did and didn't think it looked correct.
