Valve Spring Strength

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Special Tools

Illustration	Tool Name	Tool Number
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.	Pressure Gauge, Valve/Clutch Spring	303-006 (TOOL-6513-DD) or equivalent

NOTE: Refer to the appropriate Engine article for the specification.

Use the Valve/Clutch Spring Pressure Gauge to check the valve spring for correct strength at the specified valve spring length.

Fig 1: Using Valve/Clutch Spring Pressure Gauge

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.