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Valve Spring: Description and Operation

VALVE SPRINGS

DESCRIPTION
Valve springs are conical to reduce spring and retainer weight, and the exhaust valve heads are sodium filled to keep them cool for long life.

OPERATION
The valve spring returns the valve against its seat for a positive seal of the combustion chamber.