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Old May 24, 2020 | 07:58 PM
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Valve spring question

So I had been wondering if my truck had factory valve springs so I pulled off the valve cover a little bit ago to check. I can tell that the springs have an inner spring (damper spring?) just like the comp 910s. My question is did the factory springs have this as well or does that confirm that they are upgraded valve springs?
 
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Here's what the OEM spring looks like.

E4TZ-6513-C
 
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Originally Posted by aawlberninf350
Here's what the OEM spring looks like.

E4TZ-6513-C
Thanks, it looks like I might just have the factory springs then. I took a few pictures with the valve cover off.



Could the paint indicate something?
 
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Originally Posted by BA86f250
Thanks, it looks like I might just have the factory springs then. I took a few pictures with the valve cover off.



Could the paint indicate something?
I too was wondering what the paint was there for on mine
 
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Paint prolly means the spring was within spec when tested by manufacturer.
 
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That makes sense, I'll add valve springs to the list of future upgrades
 
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