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37 Terraplane#2
07-02-2009, 08:08 AM
I need 6 each valve retainers and locks for the 11/32 stem valves as was used in the 38-47 engines --new or used ASAP, email HolmesVIolins@Insightbb.com BUD

Park W
07-02-2009, 08:39 AM
I'll bet Dave Kostansek or Doug Wildrick would have a few extras on the shelf.

37 Terraplane#2
07-02-2009, 10:20 AM
Nope, been there, that's why I'm back here, BUD

Park W
07-02-2009, 11:31 AM
OK, call Al Saffrahn. Results guaranteed!

37 Terraplane#2
07-02-2009, 11:45 AM
ALLRIGHTY---have you / anyone got his PH # ?

Ol racer
07-02-2009, 03:22 PM
FYI

I think you can buy 11/32 valve keepers at most Auto Stores. I think early Chevy V8 has 11/32 valves....In a pinch the Chevy Retainers look very similar but may relax the spring requiring a shim or two....

Park W
07-02-2009, 04:01 PM
Sorry, T2 ... I had assumed you were in the club and had the roster. Al's in AZ; phone 520 568-2911.

37 Terraplane#2
07-02-2009, 05:21 PM
Sorry, T2 ... I had assumed you were in the club and had the roster. Al's in AZ; phone 520 568-2911.------PARK , Yes I am in the HET, So frustrated trying to find little things I never thought of the roster, thanks BUD

mars55
07-02-2009, 10:32 PM
FYI

I think you can buy 11/32 valve keepers at most Auto Stores. I think early Chevy V8 has 11/32 valves....In a pinch the Chevy Retainers look very similar but may relax the spring requiring a shim or two....

Well, Almost. The Chevy stem diameter is 0.3413" and 11/32 is 0.34375". So the Chevy valve keepers should work. The Chevy Valve Spring Retainer has a outside diameter of 1.230". So check this against the Hudson Valve Spring Retainer.

37 Terraplane#2
07-03-2009, 09:29 AM
I need 6 each valve retainers and locks for the 11/32 stem valves as was used in the 38-47 engines --new or used ASAP, email HolmesVIolins@Insightbb.com BUD----Thanks for the Chev info guys{DANG,can't let my B-in-law know I put BOW TIE parts in my "T" ,he wanted to give me a 400 small block for it } I'm gonna hold out for some Hudson ones, gotta be some someplace . Got calls made but know replys yet . BUD

37 Terraplane#2
07-03-2009, 04:04 PM
OK , Got some on the way from Al SAFFRAHN , Thanks Park and all the rest of you guys . BUD