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Old Oct 20, 2002 | 11:53 PM
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Unhappy broken valve springs

my friend has broken vale sprigs and bent pushrods on a 80 Z.What is a good cheap set to buy it aiso has a cam(.501) thanks guys
Old Oct 21, 2002 | 06:47 PM
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If he bent pushrods you'll probably want to check the cam and lifters, and maybe even pull the head to make sure he didn't smack a valve with a piston.

I dunno if you guys have checked yet but I would have to, pushrods don't just bend when they feel like it.

I don't know what springs and push rods to suggest though. Sorry.
Old Oct 21, 2002 | 11:21 PM
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he had it checked out and that is what the guy said as far as the cam he was going to smaller anyways when he switched to an auto.the guy told my buddy he dosen't thing he smacked any pistons because the valve stayed in the keepers.when he had it at the shop they repaired one and it ran fine but on his way home he broke one again so he is a little worried to drive it so he figured he would upgrade but doen't know what best.thanks
Old Oct 22, 2002 | 09:29 AM
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Crane

I had Crane Springs designed for the .5 lift cam in my '80Z. Worked for years. Try www.SummitRacing.com they have tons of stuff at good prices. Later>>>>>>
Old Oct 22, 2002 | 12:17 PM
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thanks man
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