[Spridgets] Valve Spring Retainers

[Weslake1330]

I'd expect you'd have to get a full set.  If it were me I'd want to know
why the retainer failed and I'd return it to the manufacturer for a
post-mortem and possibly free of charge replacement part.  I'm guessing the
retainers might be made by Titan, or Kent.  I have the APT version of the
286 Scatter pattern and I really see the need to use more than 6000 rpm
(except in 5th on a 3.9 diff with 70 profile tyres - you do the math!) and
the engine has standard retainers on 1.5 Rockers.  I forget why I was told
not to bother with Ti retainers but since it was David Anton who told me I
took his advice.


Regards

Daniel

On Sat, 28 May 2022 at 16:55, brian S via Spridgets <
spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:

> So,
> I pulled my Valve Cover yesterday. Was planning to modify it for more
> Breathing. Has a Lot of Blowby, but that's for another post. 😉
> I happen to see a piece of metal between the rockers on the top of the
> head. Thinking WTF is that from?
> Move around to the other side of the engine and see pic #2, Well crap,
> that's not good.
> Car ran fine the night before. Guess I got lucky that what was left still
> held on to get me home.
> I believe they are Titanium Retainers. Super light, and not bendable.
> Don't know a ton about this engine.
> What I do know.
> built in 2000. I acquired it in 2014. Sat unused awaiting owner to install
> in a Bugeye Project and passed away.
> 1275, .030 over, 9.75:1,  Kent 266 cam w/ Belt drive, 1.5:1 roller
> rockers. Pierce Alum head, HS2s w ported intake.
> Don't know Spring manufacturer.
> How do I go about finding a replacement Retainer? Do I have to get a full
> set? Titanium ones are $200+ a set
> If I have to get a full set, can I use hardened Steel ones? Engine doesn't
> see 8000 rpm, 7000 occasionally. 😉
> Any insight appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
>
>
> Brian S.
> Bugeyeracer resto'ed Thanks to Frank C.!
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