As far as the spring leaving the pin once heated is concerned, it is not a problem as long as the valve shaft is free. The exhaust flow from the engine will push the valve fully into the warmed up position. All the spring is for is to keep the valve in the cold engine position until the engine warms up.


1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition | 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission