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Old Aug 11, 2011 | 10:39 AM
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I had a valve lock break in half on my 317 heads that I bought used and I'm hoping someone can help me figure out whose these are. I'm pretty sure it's still a 7 degree lock but it much thicker than a stock one. The hole in the retainer is much larger. Across the top the lock measured .557" . Pictures with the reatiner compared to a stock lock.

I can see the groove is moved up so maybe it's a height changing lock?





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Old Aug 11, 2011 | 11:16 AM
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Would just would swap out all the springs for a new set. At least then you would know. I know thats not much help but used is used and most time we do not know how much.
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Old Aug 11, 2011 | 07:16 PM
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I had all the springs off and had them checked and they all are fine. I'd really like to just buy a pair of $2 locks. But who knows what manufacturer made them.
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Old Aug 11, 2011 | 07:44 PM
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Honestly they look like patriots to me.
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X2 for patriot
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I think they are Patriots too. If im not mistaken, they use Super 7 locks, where alot of others use the stockers. My PRC springs run the stockers.
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Old Aug 12, 2011 | 01:11 AM
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