How to Check Installed Height
Install the valve in the guide.
Install the retainer and valve locks.
Install all spring cups and/or valve spring shims
Hold the valve closed by pulling the retainer up tightly against the valve locks.
Measure the distance between the outside edge of the valve spring retainer and the spring seat. A snap gauge or a scale should be used.
10th Jan 2025
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