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Thread: OT: Valve spring seat modification

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    Default OT: Valve spring seat modification

    This popped up when I was viewing one of Shogun's videos on Youtube:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TK4aw...1&feature=fvwp
    Turning bits down cos you got the wrong springs seems a bit rum to me

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    Changing spring seat dimensions is pretty common, usually the outside dia is increased but no harm in doing this. He only removed a few thou so no significant weakening in the guide area.
    "The gas pedal wouldn't go to the floor if it weren't meant to be there"

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