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Old 07-25-2011, 01:22 AM
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what causes multiple valves to bend? bad tune?
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Old 07-25-2011, 10:31 AM
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Piston contact... due to worn springs or improper goemetry during a head swap or improper camshaft installation.
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Piston contact... due to worn springs or improper goemetry during a head swap or improper camshaft installation.
Pretty much said it all, something has to be causing the piston to contact the valve and bend them.
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Kissing pistons for sure.
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