I want to replace the valve locks/keepers when I pull the springs and put new ones on. Anyone here know or have a motor apart that can tell me what size stems the valves have? 5/16? 11/32? Aaron or Bill maybe? I'm also assuming they are 7*locks, but let me know for sure if you can. They are just a standard keeper like any gas motor, right?

Something I have to replace everytime I change springs. They are cheap, and I've seen a broken keeper before, plus the damage following.

Thanks guys.

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ford-Powerstroke-7-3L-diesel-truck-valve-locks-keepers-/170895444773?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item27ca298b25&vxp=mtr
Found those on ebay. Doesn't really say a brand (maybe its falcon?), but if nobody says anything bad or I get no other options I'm gonna go ahead and order them in a day or two.

 

Darin, i got the seals from Clay. Getting another set of keepers is a good idea just incase you loose one. Im no help on them though we reused the old ones.

 

I've ordered alot of stuff from falconglobal even the rering kit for my 7.3
never had any trouble with them. It's one of the main ebay places i get motor stuff from
John

 

I didn't have any luck last winter finding replacements so I reused mine. Against your advice I might add! LOL

 

Thanks John. I'll go ahead and order them.

Glenn, I'm sure the stockers would be fine, but it makes me feel better putting new ones in.

Gabe, I didn't order new seals. I didn't really see a need to, unless you guys think I should?

 

I put new seals in because it just made me feel better! LOL

I couldn't help myself, sorry. I know, broken valve keeper will wreak a motor, old seals will just leak oil.

 

I ordered new locks and new viton seals on ebay. Should be all I need.

 

Darin, I didn't see this until late last night and you had already ordered your stuff.....sorry buddy

 

No problem Bill.

 

Sorry Darin, I didn't see this post before I offered my seals on your other thread. I guess you don't need them. Disregard...