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impaw

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Valve spring washer arrangement
« on: 08 September, 2023, 10:42:47 AM »
Hello,

I couldn't find any exploded views of the valve spring arrangement for 2.5litre cars, so I was wondering if you could verify that this arrangement is correct?
In addition to the valve tabs and valve caps and valve "hats" I have two washers with an OD of 30mm and 20mm.
These should be placed between the caps and the springs I take it?
But are they necessary, or are they a previous owners quick fix for tired valve springs?

Thank you!





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Torstein

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1966 Fulvia
1966 Fulvia rally/race car

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Re: Valve spring washer arrangement
« Reply #1 on: 08 September, 2023, 12:02:50 PM »
The larger washers sit beneath the valve springs directly onto the head Torstein, presumably to allow the springs to rotate freely without 'digging into' the aluminium head,
I dont think the smaller washers are original.
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Re: Valve spring washer arrangement
« Reply #2 on: 08 September, 2023, 12:07:17 PM »
thank you Chris!
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Re: Valve spring washer arrangement
« Reply #3 on: 08 September, 2023, 12:41:14 PM »
...or are the small washers meant to protect the head against the small inner valve springs perhaps?

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Re: Valve spring washer arrangement
« Reply #4 on: 08 September, 2023, 12:45:16 PM »
Perhaps?
Torstein

1955 Aurelia B20
1966 Fulvia
1966 Fulvia rally/race car