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Old May 30, 2015 | 01:11 PM
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Originally Posted by 69cj
As I stated before "not on my engine"
Using BB's to shim pressure springs is common in Deere and CAT engines.

I would reckon a BB would make you nervous when remanning a $60k engine then huh?

BB increases the spring rate and has no effect on flow.



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Old May 30, 2015 | 03:22 PM
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i have an 06 and i still had the "weaker" spring. i changed mine and it holds around 57 most of the time and i also changed my olds mans in his 04, not sure where his is at because he doesnt have any gauges....
 
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