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Old Jun 28, 2008 | 08:28 PM
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What Happens...Valve Float Video

Thought this was a pretty cool video of what exactly happens when a valve spring is pushed past its limits and floats a valve so I thought I would share. Definately gives you the idea of where damage could occur from over revving a valvetrain not up to the task. Enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_REQ1...eature=related
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Old Jun 28, 2008 | 11:04 PM
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very interesting
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Old Jun 28, 2008 | 11:07 PM
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awesome video!
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Old Jun 29, 2008 | 08:26 AM
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amzing how v-springs bounce side to side, and the result of having a high lift cam and not sufficient spring force rate your valve will bounce off its seat a couple times when closing
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Old Jun 29, 2008 | 08:36 AM
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Wow great video.
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Old Jun 29, 2008 | 08:31 PM
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great vid!!
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Old Jun 29, 2008 | 11:08 PM
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Very Cool, I've never seen a video like that before.
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