Originally Posted by MachinistOne

ANY AFTERMARKET PART YOU BUY WILL ALWAYS SAY OR BE IMPLIED THAT IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE INSTALLING MECHANIC TO VERIFY COMPONENTS WILL WORK TOGETHER.

Originally Posted by CMSDave

Actually we have ran it, on more than enough cars in this city.
Let alone the parts that have gone out of here.

A couple of key things I noticed, the assumption of what is being said on our end.
Several, and I mean several, people call to order parts with part numbers.
God forbid we start talking them out of the parts they've already got in mind then we're not right according to the internet.

I guess the other problem would be my assumption that he had an NSA RR based on the lift he was talking about @ .568, but that info wasn't given.
Not once was Crane Golds brought up(let alone used with damage), if they were then I would've voiced my opinion on those based on what I've seen happen to those in the past.

Either way, somebody installing those should check them before going in for exactly what you said, a possibility of the numbers being off. But the attack on us before knowing all the facts would probably be useful before making your own assumption Mr. Bauer.

I respect your knowledge on motor issues, I've even searched for archived posts, the least you could do is possibly hear more details before a public thrashing.

Originally Posted by Josh'95Z28conv

Whats wrong with NSA Crane Golds? They did have a little cosmetic wear on 2 of them, but I put them on cylinder # 1, and this problem happened on #7. I asked lots of questions when ordering these springs, so I wouldnt have a problem. I would think if NSA RR's were a problem, you would have asked the question to me.

Anyway, the springs had an install height of 1.675". With .568 lift, that puts the spring at 1.107". These springs coil bind at 1.085". Thats .022" difference. Is that a little too close for comfort?

Id really like to know if this really was coil bind, or if a spring was defective. Either way I appreciate you working with me in trying to pinpoint the problem, and hopefully you will work with me in building the engine I will replace this one with.

Originally Posted by IllusionalTA

Both yes and no... I understand that you should always double check everything.. I do it.. But the majority of those purchasing these "cookie cutter" cam kit's are going to take the word of the shop they buy from.. Assuming that they sent the right stuff. If the part no. matches then they're fine from there... It's the job of the shop to sell the right stuff the first time and if they're going to sell a kit to do a specific job w/ the specific cam it should all be matched component's... So regardless if he didn't check coil bind and installed height. .It still fall's on the store not giving him the right stuff.. They are however not liable to replace his engine due to this.. As far as i know...

Originally Posted by rskrause

my take is that this is probably the end users fault. Without knowing the details of what was discussed, unless the vendor said something like "these parts will fit, just install them, you don't need to check anything" the assumption is that the relevant steps to set the heads up properly WILL be taken.

Rich