Valve Spring Inspection and Measurement
 
  
 
 
  
   
    
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     Special Tools
    
   
   
    
     GE-22738-B
    
    Valve Spring Tester
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
   
   
    
   
   
   
    
     
      
       | 1. | Clean the valve springs in solvent. 
 
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                          Wear safety glasses when using compressed air, as flying dirt particles may cause eye injury.
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       | 3. | Inspect the valve springs for broken coils or coil ends. 
 
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       | 2. | If a low valve spring loading is observed, the valve springs must be replaced. Do not use a shim to increase the spring loading. The use of shims can cause the valve spring to bottom out before the camshaft lobe is at peak lift. 
 
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