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18hp Valve Spring Retainers
« on: May 29, 2011, 10:53:10 pm »
Hey,

I have a 18hp OHV Briggs and Stratton, Single Cyl. Out of the box stock, and I heard it's a good idea to replace the valve spring retainers so I don't drop a valve, no governor, but is it necessary to replace them if its a stock engine? Just wondering, and if so should I go with dual springs and that stuff too?

Sorry if I'm asking such a rookie question, I'm just getting back into racing and don't wanna get left behind!

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Re: 18hp Valve Spring Retainers
« Reply #1 on: May 29, 2011, 11:24:59 pm »
Yes , Replace them just about any RPM over stock will bounce the stock retainer off . Mark
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Re: 18hp Valve Spring Retainers
« Reply #2 on: May 30, 2011, 02:38:36 pm »
Okay, that's exactly what I don't want. I've been looking on the EC website and aren't sure which to order? Or is it just best to call them?

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Re: 18hp Valve Spring Retainers
« Reply #3 on: May 30, 2011, 06:53:05 pm »
Yep , Call them chances are you will get to talk to George .  :woo:
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Re: 18hp Valve Spring Retainers
« Reply #4 on: May 30, 2011, 07:57:36 pm »
Chances are slim you will or can get me I am on a BIG job and will be in the fab shop welding for a LONG time to come.
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Re: 18hp Valve Spring Retainers
« Reply #5 on: May 30, 2011, 11:23:41 pm »
Well don't listen to me  :bash:
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Re: 18hp Valve Spring Retainers
« Reply #6 on: May 30, 2011, 11:50:26 pm »
LOL Give Tony a shout. He can help you with anything. AND Mark its all good.
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Re: 18hp Valve Spring Retainers
« Reply #7 on: May 31, 2011, 06:41:09 pm »
What you building George ?

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Re: 18hp Valve Spring Retainers
« Reply #8 on: May 31, 2011, 11:41:10 pm »
His cape don't fit him no more!!! :D  That would be a BIG job to make a new one!!! :rofl: :wavey:
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