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Valve discs, valve springs

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Fig 1: Identifying Valve Discs, Valve Springs
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The following parts distinguish the higher-performance engine from the standard engine in the area of the cylinder head:

  1. Valve keys (standard part)
  2. Valve disc at top
  3. Valve spring on outside
  4. Valve spring on inside
  5. Valve seal (standard part)
  6. Valve disc at bottom
  7. Valve guides
  8. Cylinder head
  9. Valve seats

The valve seats are additionally provided with a seat surface of 60°.

further to Item 3