<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><div dir="ltr"></div><div dir="ltr">The MiniSpares springs work with 1.5 rockers and don't bind up I run their stuff on my 1275. :-)</div><div dir="ltr"><br><blockquote type="cite">On May 29, 2022, at 2:05 PM, brian S via Spridgets <spridgets@autox.team.net> wrote:<br><br></blockquote></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr">
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Thanks Daniel,</div>
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I'll have to check them for any markings when I get it apart.</div>
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It was suggested by someone else that they are Isky Aluminium and that that inner spring may have failed causing the retainer failure.</div>
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Hap at ACME suggested new Minispares springs and Competition type Steel retainers also.</div>
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Probably gonna go that route.<br>
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<div dir="ltr">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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So,</div>
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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. 😉</div>
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I happen to see a piece of metal between the rockers on the top of the head. Thinking WTF is that from?</div>
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Move around to the other side of the engine and see pic #2, Well crap, that's not good.</div>
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Car ran fine the night before. Guess I got lucky that what was left still held on to get me home.</div>
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I believe they are Titanium Retainers. Super light, and not bendable.</div>
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Don't know a ton about this engine. <br>
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What I do know.</div>
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built in 2000. I acquired it in 2014. Sat unused awaiting owner to install in a Bugeye Project and passed away.</div>
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1275, .030 over, 9.75:1, Kent 266 cam w/ Belt drive, 1.5:1 roller rockers. Pierce Alum head, HS2s w ported intake.</div>
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Don't know Spring manufacturer. <br>
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How do I go about finding a replacement Retainer? Do I have to get a full set? Titanium ones are $200+ a set<br>
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If I have to get a full set, can I use hardened Steel ones? Engine doesn't see 8000 rpm, 7000 occasionally. 😉</div>
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Any insight appreciated.</div>
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Thanks,<br>
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