PAC springs valve spring locators?
 

Having a problem with a new set of springs PAC 1409X being installed on my 882 heads. I will need either locators or a different retainer to get the correct installed height and 200 lb seat pressure.
Problem is I cant find anyone that makes either a spring locator with a .760” inside diameter and 1.25” outside diameter with an .840” valve spring inside diameter. Does anyone make something like this or is there another solution we are missing?
Thanks
Rich

Re: PAC springs valve spring locators?
 

plus or minus machined locks from crane or comp cams can help... if u use plus .050'' locks you have to watch the retainer to underside of rocker. roller rockers there should be sufficient clearance there....what is the required installed height and what r u getting presently?

Re: PAC springs valve spring locators?
 

We got 1.90” with the retainer and 140 lbs with no shim. We can shim it up to 180 but not much material left to locate the springs then

Re: PAC springs valve spring locators?
 

a retainer providing less installed height and/or -.050'' locks should get you down to 1.800''. leave the bottom alone to help keep the spring located properly.

Re: PAC springs valve spring locators?
 

Thanks Class Racers and Jim Marshall and Jim Lewis for getting me squared away!

Re: PAC springs valve spring locators?
 

Rich,
Just want to add that it would be a good idea to get the same brand keepers as your retainers. I have seen a bunch of cases lately where locks from one manufacturer do not properly fit another's retainer etc. And this is not no-name stuff. You would think that any 7 degree lock should fit any 7 degree retainer but it is not the case.

Re: PAC springs valve spring locators?
 

Thanks Bill, yes we are using matched retainers and keepers from the same manufacturer

Re: PAC springs valve spring locators?
 

Sometimes machining a new part is necessary to get the locator to fit the head. For some of us its not a Chevrolet world.

Re: PAC springs valve spring locators?
 

Exactly my experience....