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Valve Springs: Installation

Reverse removal procedure using new valve "O" ring seals. Soak rings in clean engine oil for a short time before use to ease installation.

VALVE SPRINGS

Engine Free Length In. (mm) PRESSURE (LBS.) Lbs. @ In. (kg @ mm)
Valve Closed Valve Open
1963-70       
1798 cc      
  Inner 1.97 (50) 28-32@1.44 (13-15@36.5) 48.52@1.07 (22-24@27.3)
  Outer 2.14 (54) 72@1.56 (33@39.7) 117@1.20 (53@30.5)
1971-73       
1798 cc      
  All 1.92 (49) 82@1.44 (37@36.6) 142@1.08 (64.4@27.5)