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Valve Spring Squareness

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  1. Clean all valve springs in a suitable solvent.
  2. Inspect valve springs for rust, pitting, distortion and cracks. If any of these conditions exist, install new valve springs.
  3. Verify that the spring ends are flat and square to prevent lateral loads on the valve stem. Install new valve springs as necessary.
    Fig 1: Inspecting Valve Spring Squareness
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