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09-17-2017, 03:42 PM #1
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Help!!!
Doing cam install. Garbage valve spring compressor slipped while holding spring and retainer. I can't find my retainer anywhere!
Question is, I'm using Alex's parts springs, locks, seats and retainers. I believe they're typical 7 degree 1.270 o.d and .670 i.d.
Alex's is closed for Sunday.
Question- the stock retainer fits perfectly but is not quite as stout or thick. Can I reuse the stock retainer or do I need to wait til tomorrow?95 Mystic Z28, 17x9 FR, 17x11 RR ZR-1's, Pacesetter LT's and Y-pipe, Borla adjustable, Moroso CAI, 2800 Stall, AC Delete, and Cracked Dash/broken lid Mod.
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09-17-2017, 07:21 PM #2
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id wait, but that's just me
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09-17-2017, 07:35 PM #3
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Definitely wait.
I'm sure you are very eager to get it running, but you have a lot of time and money tied up in that car to risk it on a cheap single keeper. You wouldn't want it coming loose at 6k rpm would you???93 Medium Patriot Red Z28: Forged 383,GTP'd AFR 220s(@227ccs), LE .7xx" Billet SR,1.7 Shaftmounts,24x,Maxed Supervic,4150 TB. :12 Metallic Spark Black ZX14R: 1.5" drop, GP slipons, -2 Vortex rear. 152mph trap SWB, stock motor...now with Nitrous... :09 Victory Red LS3 Z51 Vette: Blackouts, muffler delete, sub. Purchased bone stock w/18k mi.
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09-17-2017, 08:29 PM #4
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I waited. Thanks.
Should have just bought the Howard's 98215.95 Mystic Z28, 17x9 FR, 17x11 RR ZR-1's, Pacesetter LT's and Y-pipe, Borla adjustable, Moroso CAI, 2800 Stall, AC Delete, and Cracked Dash/broken lid Mod.
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09-18-2017, 10:19 AM #5
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The "retainer" flew off and you can't find it??
I believe it is to big to fall inside the head but the "keepers" certainly can. Just confirm nothing went "inside" the various open pockets in the head. I always use rags/paper towels stuffed in those passages when doing springs.
I would get another retainer from Alex Springs. The 7 degree keepers, aka locks, from your stock springs could be used if you lost a keeper.96 BBB 383/T56
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09-18-2017, 10:21 AM #6
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The "retainer" flew off and you can't find it??
I believe it is to big to fall inside the head but the "keepers" certainly can. Just confirm nothing went "inside" the various open pockets in the head. I always use rags/paper towels stuffed in those passages when doing springs.
I would get another retainer from Alex Springs. The 7 degree keepers, aka locks, from your stock springs could be used if you lost a keeper.96 BBB 383/T56
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09-18-2017, 03:33 PM #7
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Yes. The retainer was in the overhead compressor and it popped off sending all parts flying. I already had the holes in the motor blocked.
As an update- Alex's is sending me a new one.
So, waiting for retainer and "tims " tool.95 Mystic Z28, 17x9 FR, 17x11 RR ZR-1's, Pacesetter LT's and Y-pipe, Borla adjustable, Moroso CAI, 2800 Stall, AC Delete, and Cracked Dash/broken lid Mod.
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