VIDEO: Don't Drop That Valve! Pt. 1

VIDEO: Don’t Drop That Valve! Pt. 1

Not using the right components and the right tolerances in the right application can cause havoc.

In this episode of Steve Tech, race engine builder expert Steve Morris explains how engine’s valves, lash caps, retainers and keepers work together to keep the valvetrain in perfect harmony – and what happens when you cut corners.

This video – part 1 of 2 – is courtesy of Engine Builder.

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