Does a stock 1970 455 have double valve springs

Discussion in 'Street/strip 400/430/455' started by 69stageone, Sep 12, 2004.

  1. 69stageone

    69stageone Well-Known Member

    Just brought home a 1970 (SF) motor that sat for 20 years. It has the correct head casting numbers(1231786). However it has double valve springs is this correct for a stock engine? :Do No: :Do No:
     
    69stageone, Sep 12, 2004
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  2. GS462GS

    GS462GS Well-Known Member

    Good to see you made it home safe. Nice meeting you. :TU:
     
    GS462GS, Sep 12, 2004
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  3. alan

    alan High-tech Dinosaur

    If the inside spring is "flat" then it's a damper to help with harmonics.
     
    alan, Sep 12, 2004
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  4. 69stageone

    69stageone Well-Known Member

    It is flat.Thanks. Alan does it provide any performance / no valve float?

    Yea Ernie I was going to drop the engine in but I may have to to a little head porting. Stage one valve Oh no here I go. Nice meeting you and your woman take care of the baby. A car seat was made for a Buick. :laugh: :laugh:
     
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