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Valve Stem Seals

Cup or umbrella type seals used on all valves. Install seals with cup side down over valve guide.

VALVE SPRINGS & LIFTERS

Engine & Year Free Length Pressure (Lbs.)
Valve Closed Wear Limit Valve Open Wear Limit
221"           
  1962-63 2.15" 57-63 at 1.77" 52 at 1.77" 161-178 at 1.38" 145 at 1.38"
260"           
  1962-65 2.15" 57-63 at 1.77" 52 at 1.77" 161-178 at 1.38" 145 at 1.38"
289"           
  1963-66          
    Early (Exc. 271 HP) 2.09" 71-79 at 1.78" 64 at 1.78" 161-177 at 1.39" 145 at 1.39"
    Late (Exc. 271 HP) 1.86" 57-63 at 1.64" 51 at 1.64" 157-174 at 1.25" 141 at 1.25"
      271 HP 2.04" 83-93 at 1.77" 75 at 1.77" 234-259 at 1.32" 211 at 1.32"
  1967 (1) 1.93" 71-79 at 1.66" 68 at 1.64" 174-192 at 1.27" 165 at 1.25"
        (2) and 1968 1.97" .71-79 at 1.66" 68 at 1.66" 171-189 at 1.23" 162 at 1.23"
    271 HP 2.04" 83-92 at 1.77" 75 at 1.77" 234-259 at 1.32" 209 at 1.32"
(1) All non-thermactor engines and early thermactor engines.
(2) Late thermactor engines.