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Valve Stem Oil Seals

A rubber umbrella type oil seal is installed on valve stem before valve spring is installed.

VALVE SPRINGS

Engine Free Length In. (mm) PRESSURE Lbs. @ In. (kg @ mm)
Valve Closed Valve Open
2985 cc (1) 1.712 (43.5) (2) 64±2.6@1.480 (29±1.2@37.6) .....
(1) Some springs are 1.811" (46.0 mm), depending on spring manufacturer.
(2) On models with automatic transmission; 154±6 lbs.@1.122" (70±2.8 kg@28.5 mm).