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RE: [T3] Engine machining.....flat cams


On 21 Feb 2002, at 18:22, jim rustad wrote:

> >Another theory I possess is that of too tight valves and springs...if 
> >there
> >is too heavy spring pressure, that would (hypothetically at least) increase
> >the load pressure of the lifter as it rides on the cam, possibly leading to
> >premature wear of the cam lobe.

> Or maybe its because the springs are too light and the cam profile
> is not tracked uniformly?

Last time I was in the automotive machine shop that I use, the machinist 
mentioned that modern cars use valve springs with MUCH less pressure than 
ours. I don't know how they get away with that. Does anyone else?

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Jim Adney, jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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