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VALVE RECONDITIONING CONTINUED
Valve Springs Continued
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2. Springs must be free of corrosion, pitting, scratches, and notches. Spring ends must be flat and square to
prevent lateral loads on valves stems. Check both ends of springs on a flat surface (Figure 22). Any out-of-
square springs must be discarded.
Figure 22. Checking Valve Spring Squareness.
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