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GT40 heads valve stem seal diameter

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Old 06-10-2008, 09:27 PM
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Default GT40 heads valve stem seal diameter

i just bought a set of gt40 heads off ebay. And i get them and the valve stem seals are smoked(the springs on top) and im pissed . But, if anyone knows what diameter i need to get i would really appreciate the help.
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Old 06-10-2008, 09:36 PM
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Default RE: GT40 heads valve stem seal diameter

.562 guide 11/32 stem


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Default RE: GT40 heads valve stem seal diameter

I believe they are 11/32 valve stems and the seals are positive type and cam be found through places like summit racing and mustangs unlimited
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Default RE: GT40 heads valve stem seal diameter

here
http://www.mustangsunlimited.com/ite...p;CatKey=74-01
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Default RE: GT40 heads valve stem seal diameter

summit was showing all the seals to be .530 but i swear they are supposed to be .562

and you dont want teflon, you want the OEM style they are much better for a street motor
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Default RE: GT40 heads valve stem seal diameter

or you could walk into a part store and ask for stem seals for a 93-95 cobra, or 96-2000 exploder/mountaineer
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better yet here
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...p;autoview=sku
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