Posted By: Craig J
Beehive spring hemi valve cover clearance? - 03/23/24 02:37 AM
I really struggle with the search function, so I apologize if this was already discussed.
On a Victor Jr. Hemi head I think the exhaust valve is rotated slightly to allow a larger intake valve. Is that correct?
If true, then the valve & rocker arm are closer to hitting a stock valve cover?
A good friend of mine told me that he believes a beehive spring & the much smaller retainer will prevent the retainer from hitting the valve cover, is that correct?
Thanks
Craig
Posted By: fastmark
Re: Beehive spring hemi valve cover clearance? - 03/23/24 11:37 AM
The beehive is what I used on my last hemi build but I also had aluminum cast valve cover that don’t hit like stock one do.
Posted By: rickseeman
Re: Beehive spring hemi valve cover clearance? - 03/23/24 08:58 PM
I really struggle with the search function, so I apologize if this was already discussed.
On a Victor Jr. Hemi head I think the exhaust valve is rotated slightly to allow a larger intake valve. Is that correct?
If true, then the valve & rocker arm are closer to hitting a stock valve cover?
A good friend of mine told me that he believes a beehive spring & the much smaller retainer will prevent the retainer from hitting the valve cover, is that correct?
Thanks
Craig
I've built a few motors with Victor Jrs and 1.55" regular springs and haven't had a problem. And I don't think anyone else has either.
Posted By: Craig J
Re: Beehive spring hemi valve cover clearance? - 03/24/24 09:40 PM
I really struggle with the search function, so I apologize if this was already discussed.
On a Victor Jr. Hemi head I think the exhaust valve is rotated slightly to allow a larger intake valve. Is that correct?
If true, then the valve & rocker arm are closer to hitting a stock valve cover?
A good friend of mine told me that he believes a beehive spring & the much smaller retainer will prevent the retainer from hitting the valve cover, is that correct?
Thanks
Craig
I've built a few motors with Victor Jrs and 1.55" regular springs and haven't had a problem. And I don't think anyone else has either.
Thank you Rick. I have a set of heads on order at Summit... maybe they will ship this year. Side note: Please keep posting youtube videos of your KB engine assembly, I really enjoy them.
Craig
Posted By: rickseeman
Re: Beehive spring hemi valve cover clearance? - 03/24/24 11:25 PM
The way I look at it is that it moves the spring away from where it normally hits the valve covers. Which beehives on their own should eliminate the problem of the spring/retainer hitting the valve covers.
Posted By: rickseeman
Re: Beehive spring hemi valve cover clearance? - 03/26/24 08:18 PM
Craig, I did a video trying to explain the various valve cover and Victor Jr clearance concerns. Here's a link
https://youtu.be/EW8WATdotIU
Posted By: Craig J
Re: Beehive spring hemi valve cover clearance? - 03/26/24 08:48 PM
Thank you, I will check it out now. This is my first time with hemi stuff so I have lots of questions.
Posted By: rickseeman
Re: Beehive spring hemi valve cover clearance? - 03/26/24 09:47 PM
If that is the case you might as well watch the whole series.