valve spring
Britishnoun
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a helical spring used to hold closed a valve in the cylinder head of an internal-combustion engine
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any spring that closes a valve after it has been opened mechanically or by flow pressure
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Naval mechanics found a broken valve spring, had to send to Camden for a new one.
From Time Magazine Archive
The cylinder head was stripped, cleaned and ported, and a Serdi valve job was topped off with new valve seals and a Pro Circuit valve spring kit, which also included keepers and spring retainers.
From Time Magazine Archive
Manufacturing Technology: Each valve spring is coiled on a state of the art Computer Controlled spring coiling machine.�
From Time Magazine Archive
Faction MX valve spring features: Design Technology: Faction MX valve springs have been designed using the latest harmonics technology, manufacturing techniques and material available today.�
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The valve springs may then be easily pushed down with a simple forked lever and the valve stem key removed to release the valve spring collar.
From Aviation Engines Design?Construction?Operation and Repair by Pag?, Victor Wilfred
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