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Could a broken valve spring cause that chain of events to begin?



The springs (Comp) and retainer (Comp tool steel?) both look fine, Need to check the pressure on it. So far found I have found 1 of the 2 keepers, other is probably in the bottom of the pan or something, I haven't spent too much time looking around.

At this point I think the entire short block is a write off. The crank was already 10/10 so I doubt it will clean up. I don't remember what series valve it was off the top of my head, it wasn't top tier but it wasn't bottom shelf either. I don't think the valve is to blame, but I could be wrong. I had a ton of P to V clearance.

I'm pretty sure the head can be fixed/saved, but wont know for sure until I take it off. At this point I'm thinking about switching to a big block or maybe 3G Hemi. If anybody has anything feel free to PM me.

I'm wearing all black today...

-Dustin
67 Dart, 9 second, 392" G3 Hemi
68 Barracuda 340 F/SA