[Spridgets] Valve Spring Retainers

[Rick Fisk]

The MiniSpares springs work with 1.5 rockers and don't bind up  I run their stuff on my 1275.  :-)

> On May 29, 2022, at 2:05 PM, brian S via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
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> Thanks Daniel,
> 
> I'll have to check them for any markings when I get it apart.
> It was suggested by someone else that they are Isky Aluminium and that that inner spring may have failed causing the retainer failure.
> 
> Hap at ACME suggested new Minispares springs and Competition type Steel retainers also.
> Probably gonna go that route.
> 
> Brian S.
> Bugeyeracer resto'ed Thanks to Frank C.!
> From: Weslake1330 <weslake1330 at gmail.com>
> Sent: Saturday, May 28, 2022 3:23 PM
> To: brian S <bugeye15 at hotmail.com>
> Cc: spridgets list <spridgets at autox.team.net>; OSHIT <EasternOshitGroup at groups.io>
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Valve Spring Retainers
>  
> 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.
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> 
> 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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