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Old May 23, 2013 | 12:56 PM
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which retainers / seat cup

I'm having problems finding the right retainers and seat cups togo with my pac 1218 springs on stock lt1 heads. I keep hearing the stock retainers etc. Fit but they dont fit flush.
Anyone know which part numbers I need from experience?
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Old May 23, 2013 | 03:57 PM
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Re: which retainers / seat cup

Originally Posted by twistedbowtie
I'm having problems finding the right retainers and seat cups togo with my pac 1218 springs on stock lt1 heads. I keep hearing the stock retainers etc. Fit but they dont fit flush.
Anyone know which part numbers I need from experience?
Thanks
The Pac 1218 is a beehive spring, you can't use the stock retainer. You should be able to use the stock seat and locks with the comp 787-16. Most use the 648 lock.
Old May 24, 2013 | 02:10 PM
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Re: which retainers / seat cup

Yes, the Comp 787's with 11/32 valve stems.
Old May 25, 2013 | 03:34 PM
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Re: which retainers / seat cup

Thanks guys ill give that a try and ill see if the seat cup fits.
Old Jun 3, 2013 | 05:27 PM
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Re: which retainers / seat cup

The cup didn't fit flush at the bottom of the spring. Anyone have any ideas. The retainers worked great.
Thanks guys
Old Jun 3, 2013 | 06:28 PM
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Re: which retainers / seat cup

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The cup didn't fit flush at the bottom of the spring. Anyone have any ideas. The retainers worked great.
Thanks guys
Just push together with a little twist.
Old Jun 3, 2013 | 06:56 PM
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Re: which retainers / seat cup

Originally Posted by lt1-xjs
Just push together with a little twist.
I got it to fit in but there is still a very small gap between the spring and the seat. Is that okay? I thought it should be flush but I'm no expert
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