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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>The "o" ring that was used on the original Mini and
all of the late 50's and early 60's BMC products fit into the lower part of the
valve spring retainer and sealed the retainer to the valve stem so that the
retainer acted like an "umbrella" seal. The "o" ring itself did not act as
an oil deflector above the valve guide. </FONT></DIV>
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Greg Solow</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>