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Valve Spring Installed Height

CAUTION: Install spacers only if necessary. Excessive use of spacers will overstress valve train.
  1. Using inside micrometer or dividers and a ruler, measure spring installed height from surface of cylinder head spring seat to underside of spring retainer. See Fig 1.
  2. If spring installed height is excessive, install .030" (.76 mm) spacer(s) between head and spring to bring spring installed height within limits.
Fig 1: Checking Valve Spring Installed Height
G91669Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
VALVE SPRING INSTALLED HEIGHT SPECIFICATIONS

Application In. (mm)
5.0L
Intake 1.672-1.703 (42.47-43.26)
Exhaust 1.578-1.609 (40.08-40.87)
5.8L
Intake 1.672-1.703 (42.47-43.26)
Exhaust 1.578-1.609 (40.08-40.87)